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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 (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995. This involves the Certification of School Attendance—REPS (VA Form 21P-8926). The form ensures that beneficiaries of the Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS), specifically school-aged children of deceased veterans, are enrolled full-time in approved schools to maintain their benefits. The VA Office of Management and Budget (OMB) will consider comments submitted by April 19, 2021, to improve this process and minimize the burden on respondents.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a new information collection form called VA Form SGLV 8714 for Veterans Group Life Insurance. This form is intended to allow third parties to assist veterans with their insurance needs, especially those who are elderly or have disabilities. The information collected is optional and not required for receiving insurance benefits. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) is reviewing this submission and comments are open until January 8, 2025.

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 U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) issued a correction to regulations concerning the ownership and control of Veteran-Owned (VO) and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO) Small Business Concerns. Originally published in the Federal Register in 2018, these regulations pertained to the verification of such businesses with the Department of Veterans Affairs. In response to changes in the law, a definition was mistakenly removed, so this document corrects that oversight by adding back the term "Interested Party." This correction ensures that the rules are clear and aligned with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has renamed its Educational and Career Counseling benefit to Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG). This change, effective from October 1, 2020, aims to improve recognition and outreach for the counseling services offered under Chapter 36. These services cater to Service members, Veterans, and eligible dependents, providing career counseling, education planning, and guidance tailored to individual needs. The new name also supports the VA's efforts to facilitate a smoother military-to-civilian transition for its beneficiaries.

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 Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has updated its rules for the Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) to align with new federal award regulations and to improve the grant administration process. These updates include changes to terms and timelines for reporting by grant recipients, without significantly impacting small entities receiving grants. The rule ensures that there are no new information collections required beyond those already approved and incorporates executive orders to maximize regulatory benefits. It will be effective from January 30, 2025, and does not impose significant economic impacts or unfunded mandates.

The Veterans Benefits Administration of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comments on its proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The collection involves the VA Form 21-4138, titled "Statement in Support of Claim," which is used for self-certifying statements supporting claims processed by the VA. The form's approval is being reconsidered to determine if it is essential for the VA's functions, accurate in estimating the burden on respondents, and if its format can be improved to ease respondents' burden. Comments on this proposal are due by April 9, 2021, and the official contact for more information is Maribel Aponte.

The Veterans Benefits Administration from the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on the proposed collection of information under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This is a planned reinstatement of a previously approved collection using Form Letter 21-30 to gather necessary contact information. The form is used when other methods are not available, often for locating individuals such as fiduciaries and beneficiaries required for field examinations. Comments are open until April 26, 2021, and the public is encouraged to provide input on the necessity, accuracy, and impact of this information collection.