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notice solicits comments for information
needed to determine entitlement to
dependency and indemnity
compensation (DIC), death pension and
accrued benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0004’’ in any
correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.,
3501–3520), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to Section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Titles:
a. Application for Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation, Death
Pension and Accrued Benefits by a
Surviving Spouse or Child (Including
Death Compensation if Applicable), VA
Form 21–534.
b. Application for Dependency and
Indemnity Compensation by a Surviving
Spouse or Child—In-service Death Only,
VA Form 21–543a.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0004.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract:
a. VA Form 21–534 is used to gather
the necessary information to determine
surviving spouse and/or children of
veterans entitlement to dependency and
indemnity compensation (DIC), death
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benefits, (including death compensation
is applicable), and any accrued benefits
not paid to the veteran prior to death.
b. Military Casualty Assistance
Officers complete VA Form 21–534 to
assist surviving spouse and/or children
of veterans who died on active duty in
processing claims for dependency and
indemnity compensation benefits.
Accrued benefits and death
compensation are not payable in claims
for DIC.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden:
a. VA Form 21–534–76,136.
b. VA Form 21–534a–600.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent:
a. VA Form 21–534–75 minutes.
b. VA Form 21–534a–15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
a. VA Form 21–534–76,136.
b. VA Form 21–534a–600.
Dated: February 3, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05–2915 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0119]
Proposed Information Collection
Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
extension of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine a claimant’s
eligibility for disability insurance
benefits.
Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 18, 2005.
DATES:
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Submit written comments
on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0119’’ in any
correspondence.
ADDRESSES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273–7079 or
FAX (202) 275–5947.
Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Report of Treatment in Hospital,
VA FL 29–551.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0119.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form Letter 29–551 is
used collect a claimant’s records from
the hospital where he or she was
treated. VA uses the data to make a
decision on the insured claim for
disability insurance benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 4,055
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 12 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20,277.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Dated: February 3, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0119]
Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection;
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment
on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under
the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are
required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each
proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension
of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on
information needed to determine a claimant's eligibility for disability
insurance benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before April 18, 2005.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail: irmnkess@vba.va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No.
2900-0119'' in any correspondence.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 273-7079
or FAX (202) 275-5947.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from the
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being
made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following collection of information, VBA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VBA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VBA's estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of
the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of
the collection of information on respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of
information technology.
Title: Report of Treatment in Hospital, VA FL 29-551.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0119.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form Letter 29-551 is used collect a claimant's
records from the hospital where he or she was treated. VA uses the data
to make a decision on the insured claim for disability insurance
benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 4,055 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent: 12 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 20,277.
Dated: February 3, 2005.
By direction of the Secretary.
Loise Russell,
Director, Records Management Service.
[FR Doc. 05-2916 Filed 2-14-05; 8:45 am]
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