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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 of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public input on a proposed information collection, as per the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This proposal, which is under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), involves changes to the process of requesting a change in program or training location for those receiving educational assistance from the VA. Comments and recommendations from the public are welcome within 30 days of the notice publication. The notice provides details on where to submit comments and refers to the control number 2900-0074 for this specific collection.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is proposing to collect information from veterans using the Dental Care Patient Satisfaction Survey (DPSS). This survey aims to gather feedback on the quality of dental care services provided to veterans. The data will be used to improve these services and to measure performance against goals. The survey will be available both on paper and electronically, with updates to ensure compliance with current data collection requirements.

The Department of Veterans Affairs is proposing changes to its rules about medical copayments for veterans. The proposed rule would allow the VA to start the process to waive copayment debts on behalf of veterans in certain situations. This means veterans may not have to fill out a specific form (VA Form 5655) anymore when asking for a waiver. The rule aims to make it easier for veterans by simplifying the process and clarifying regulations related to these medical debts.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act. This new form, VA Form 20-0995, titled Decision Review Request: Supplemental Claim, allows claimants to request a review of a VA decision based on new evidence. The collection targets individuals or households, estimating an annual burden of 66,250 hours with 265,000 respondents. The public is invited to submit comments within 30 days of this notice’s publication.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS SMRB) on January 21, 2021, via WebEx. The meeting will start with an open session from 3:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., where VA research priorities will be discussed. This will be followed by a closed session from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., where the board will review and evaluate research applications for scientific quality and mission relevance. Public attendance is invited for the open session, while the closed session is restricted due to privacy and confidentiality concerns.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection related to travel expense reimbursement claims. This is part of the process under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires government agencies to announce such activities and gather public comments. The comments are to help determine the necessity and accuracy of the information, improve its quality, and find ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The deadline for submitting comments is April 26, 2021, and interested parties can submit feedback through the Federal Docket Management System or via email.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes changes to its life insurance regulations to make it easier for terminally ill service members and their families to access benefits. Typically, a terminally ill person must apply for their Accelerated Benefit, which allows them to receive part of their insurance payout early. However, the rule change would allow an alternate applicant, like someone with power of attorney, to apply if the insured person cannot do so themselves because of medical reasons. This update would also make it clear who qualifies as a dependent for insurance coverage and aligns VA's practices with industry standards.

The Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking comments on a proposed information collection related to the verification of VA benefits. This includes a revision of VA Form 26-8937 used in assessing veterans' debt statuses and eligibility for loan-related exemptions. Enhancements in VA systems have decreased the form's usage, but it remains necessary for certain cases where automatic updates are unavailable. Public comments on this proposal are invited until May 19, 2025.

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced a notice about collecting information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The notice outlines that the Veterans Benefits Administration will submit information to the Office of Management and Budget for review, with details on cost and burden. The information is collected using VA Form 21P-509 to determine dependency of a veteran's parents or for death compensation and is required to be submitted under a valid OMB control number. They are seeking public comments on this collection within 30 days of publication.