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The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This involves the use of form VAF 28-8832 for the Personalized Career Planning and Guidance (PCPG) benefits, which helps determine eligibility. Comments are invited on various aspects, such as the necessity and utility of the information and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. The form is intended for veterans, service members, and their families, with an estimated annual response time of 2,750 hours and a total of 11,000 respondents.

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.