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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 Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs has announced that it will submit an information collection to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collection, titled "Monthly Certification of On-The-Job and Apprenticeship Training," uses VA Forms 22-6553d-1 and 22-6553d to determine benefits based on the trainee's hours worked, verified by the training establishment. The submission is a revision of a currently approved collection and is no longer required to be signed by the trainee due to amendments made by the Veterans Apprenticeship and Labor Opportunity Reform Act. The VBA invites comments on this information collection within 30 days of the notice's publication date.

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 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.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking public comment on a proposed information collection related to common-law marriage validations. This process is guided by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, which requires federal agencies to announce and allow public review of information collection efforts. The specific form involved is VA Form 21P-4171, which helps the VBA assess the validity of claimed common-law marriages to determine eligibility for benefits. Comments are invited on whether the information collection is necessary, the estimated burden on respondents, and ways to improve the process.

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This collection pertains to the Fiduciary Agreement (VA Form 21P-4703), which serves as a contract to manage VA funds for beneficiaries deemed unable to do so themselves. The VBA invites feedback on the necessity and utility of this data collection, its estimated burden, and ways to minimize the burden on respondents. Comments should be submitted by April 26, 2021, and the public can view responses online during the comment period.

The Veterans Benefits Administration, part of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is seeking public feedback on the proposed collection of information known as the Financial Counseling Statement, documented in VA Form 26-8844. This proposal is part of the requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, which mandates federal agencies to seek public comment for 60 days on such proposals. The form collects detailed financial information from individuals to help manage defaulted loans, aiming to enhance the understanding and handling of an individual's financial situation. The agency estimates that it will take respondents about 45 minutes to complete the form, with around 5,000 expected participants annually.