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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is looking for qualified people to join the Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee (VRHAC). This committee, which advises on improving VA healthcare services for veterans in rural areas, is composed of 12 members and accepts people from various backgrounds, including veterans' organizations and other distinguished fields. Nominations should be submitted by February 19, 2021, and must include a letter of nomination, the nominee’s contact information and resume, and confirmation that the nominee is not a federally-registered lobbyist. Members serve a three-year term and may receive travel expenses for committee duties.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public input to help create a national standard of practice for VA Rehabilitation Counselors. They aim to set consistent guidelines for what these professionals can do, regardless of state laws. To achieve this, VA will gather comments and feedback to develop the national standards. The deadline for submitting comments is February 28, 2025, and these efforts are part of an ongoing push to improve and standardize care across VA healthcare systems.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This concerns the submission of information related to the designation of beneficiaries for government life insurance to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The form helps in designating beneficiaries, determining eligibility for insurance proceeds, and affects individuals or households. Comments on this collection and how it impacts the public must be submitted by January 29, 2025.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The proposed collection involves the Report of Income from Property or Business (VA Form 21P-4185), which is essential for determining eligibility for certain veteran benefits based on income. Public comments are invited to assess the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of the information collection process before April 19, 2021. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 3,500 hours, with an average response time of 30 minutes for approximately 7,000 individuals.

The National Cemetery Administration (NCA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to the Veterans Legacy Memorial (VLM). This initiative honors Veterans by providing them with online memorial pages. The NCA is asking for feedback on the utility and efficiency of the information collected, including how to ease the process for respondents. Comments can be submitted via www.regulations.gov until February 25, 2025. The estimated annual burden for respondents is 22,500 hours, with each response taking about 18 minutes on average.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information related to the Supplemental Income Questionnaire for Philippine Claims. This process is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek approval for their information collection practices. The questionnaire helps determine pension benefits eligibility for wartime veterans based on income and net worth, specifically for claimants residing in the Philippines. Public comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021, and details for providing feedback are available in the notice.

The Veterans Benefits Administration under the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a form called the Lay/Witness Statement (VA Form 21-10210). This form helps gather statements from individuals supporting claims for benefits or services. The proposal is to extend the use of this form without any changes. The public has 30 days to provide feedback, with the opportunity to comment online at www.reginfo.gov.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs is requesting comments on an information collection activity as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act. This involves using specific VA forms to gather verbal information from claimants or beneficiaries, which will assist in determining their eligibility for benefits. The collection is expected to have an annual burden of 212,500 hours, and the VBA is inviting public feedback by January 6, 2025. Interested parties can submit their comments via the described online process.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, has announced the submission of a revised information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget for review. This revision concerns VA Form 20-0996, which claimants use to request a Higher-Level Review of a VA decision. The changes improve the clarity of instructions and simplify form sections, aiming to reduce respondent burden. Public comments are invited within 30 days, and details can be found by searching for "OMB Control No. 2900-0862" on the provided website.