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Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0304 is used to
gather the necessary information to
determine a claimant’s eligibility for a
monetary allowance and appropriate
level of payment. Under title 38 U.S.C
1815, Children of Women Vietnam
Veterans Born with Certain Birth
Defects, authorizes payment of
monetary benefits to, or on behalf of,
certain children of female veterans who
served in Republic of Vietnam. To be
eligible, the child must be the biological
child; conceived after the date the
veteran first served in Vietnam during
the period February 28, 1961 to May 7,
1975; and have certain birth defects
resulting in permanent physical or
mental disability.
Under title 38 U.S.C. 1805, Spina
Bifida Benefits Eligibility, authorizes
payment to a spina bifida child-claimant
of parent(s) who performed active
military, naval, or air service during the
Vietnam era during the period January
9, 1962 to May 7, 1975 or after the date
the veteran first served in or near the
demilitarized zone in Korea during the
period September 1, 1967 to August 31,
1971. The child must be the natural
child of a Vietnam veteran, regardless of
age or marital status, who was
conceived after the date on which the
veteran first entered the Republic of
Vietnam during the Vietnam era. Spina
Bifida benefits are payable for all types
of spina bifida except spina bifida
occulta. The law does not allow
payment of both benefits at the same
time. If entitlement exists under both
laws, benefits will be paid under 38
U.S.C. 1815.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 72 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
430.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0577]
Proposed Information Collection
(Spina Bifida Award Attachment
Important Information) Activity:
Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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 spina bifida child
of Vietnam veterans’ eligibility for
ancillary benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
the Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at https://www.Regulations.gov;
or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans
Benefits Administration (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC
20420 or e-mail:
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0577’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 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
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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: Spina Bifida Award Attachment
Important Information, VA Form 21–
0307.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0577.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0307 is used to
provide children of Vietnam veterans
who have spina bifida with information
about VA health care and vocational
training and the steps they must take to
apply for such benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 19 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
75.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0704]
Proposed Information Collection (VA/
DOD Joint Disability Evaluation Board
Claim) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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
revision of a currently approved
collection and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
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notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine an injured or ill
service member’s eligibility for
participation in a joint DOD/VA
Disability Evaluation Board and VA
compensation after separation from
service.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS), https://www.Regulations.gov or
to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0704’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 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: VA/DOD Joint Disability
Evaluation Board Claim, VA Form 21–
0819.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0704.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: As a result of President
Bush’s Interagency Task Force on
Returning Global War on Terror Heroes,
VA and the Department of Defense
(DOD) have agreed to develop a joint
process in which Global War on Terror
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(GWOT) service member’s are evaluated
to assign disability ratings, which will
be used to determine military retention,
level of disability for retirement, and VA
disability compensation. VA Form 21–
0819 will be used to gather the
necessary information to determine the
service member’s eligibility.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
14,000.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0736]
Proposed Information Collection
(Authorization To Disclose Personal
Beneficiary/Claimant Information to a
Third Party) Activity: Comment
Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of 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 allow VA to share claims
information with the family members or
designee of severely injured service
members or beneficiary who are unable
to communicate with VA due to their
injuries.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 14,
2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
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Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS), https://www.Regulations.gov; or
to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue,
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail:
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0736’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 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: Authorization to Disclose
Personal Beneficiary/Claimant
Information to a Third Party, VA Form
21–0845.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0736.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0845 is
completed by severely injured service
members or beneficiary who are unable
to communicate with VA due to their
injuries, to authorize release of certain
claims information to an agent or
person(s) whom they designate. The
form will aid family member(s) in
making well-informed decisions
regarding a seriously ill or injured
claimant or beneficiary and also allow
the designee to receive updated
information on certain decisions made
regarding claims and payments.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0704]
Proposed Information Collection (VA/DOD Joint Disability
Evaluation Board Claim) Activity: 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 revision of
a currently approved collection and allow 60 days for public comment in
response to the notice. This
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notice solicits comments on information needed to determine an injured
or ill service member's eligibility for participation in a joint DOD/VA
Disability Evaluation Board and VA compensation after separation from
service.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before December 14, 2009.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS), https://
www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.gov.
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0704'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the
FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769
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: VA/DOD Joint Disability Evaluation Board Claim, VA Form 21-
0819.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0704.
Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection.
Abstract: As a result of President Bush's Interagency Task Force on
Returning Global War on Terror Heroes, VA and the Department of Defense
(DOD) have agreed to develop a joint process in which Global War on
Terror (GWOT) service member's are evaluated to assign disability
ratings, which will be used to determine military retention, level of
disability for retirement, and VA disability compensation. VA Form 21-
0819 will be used to gather the necessary information to determine the
service member's eligibility.
Affected Public: Individuals or households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 14,000.
Dated: October 8, 2009.
By direction of the Secretary.
Denise McLamb,
Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service.
[FR Doc. E9-24639 Filed 10-13-09; 8:45 am]
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