Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, 23322-23323 [2012-9281]

Download as PDF 23322 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2012 / Notices 32607 (Sub-No. 4), must be filed with the Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street SW., Washington, DC 20423– 0001. In addition, a copy of each pleading must be served on Louis E. Gitomer, 600 Baltimore Ave., Suite 301, Towson, MD 21204. Board decisions and notices are available on our Web site at ‘‘WWW.STB.DOT.GOV.’’ Decided: April 12, 2012. By the Board, Rachel D. Campbell, Director, Office of Proceedings. Raina S. White, Clearance Clerk. [FR Doc. 2012–9326 Filed 4–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4915–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0734] Proposed Information Collection (Report of General Information) Activity: Comment Request Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: 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 for information needed as evidence to determine a claimant’s entitlement to benefits. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 18, 2012. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration (20M33), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0734’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:25 Apr 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 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. Titles: a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of General Information. b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary. c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information. d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost Check. f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of Incarceration. g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death Check. OMB Control Number: 2900–0734. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The forms will be used by VA personnel to document verbal information obtained telephonically from claimants or their beneficiary. The data collected will be used as part of the evidence needed to determine the claimant’s or beneficiary’s eligibility for benefits. Affected Public: Federal Government. Estimated Annual Burden: a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of General Information—19,667. b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary—6,667. c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information—2,500. d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)—2,500. PO 00000 Frm 00102 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost Check—2,500. f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of Incarceration—833. g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death Check—833. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 5 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: a. VA Form 21–0820, Report of General Information—2,360,000. b. VA Form 21–0820a, Report of Death of Beneficiary—80,000. c. VA Form 21–0820b, Report of Nursing Home Information—30,000. d. VA Form 21–0820c, Report of Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS)—30,000. e. VA Form 21–0820d, Report of Lost Check—30,000. f. VA Form 21–0820e, Report of Incarceration—10,000. g. VA Form 21–0820f, Month of Death Check—10,000. Dated: April 13, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. [FR Doc. 2012–9340 Filed 4–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation will meet on April 23–24, 2012, at the St. Regis Hotel, 923 16th and K Streets NW., Washington, DC. The sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. each day. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising from service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation. On April 23, the Committee will receive briefings on The Veterans Writing Project: An Alternative Approach to Helping Veterans Overcome Post Traumatic Stress E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1 Federal Register / Vol. 77, No. 75 / Wednesday, April 18, 2012 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Disorder Symptoms; improving VA’s outreach to younger Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans; protecting Veterans educational benefits; developing social networks and information technology to reduce deaths among homeless Veterans; and improving pain, functioning and mental health to prevent suicidality among Veteran patients. On April 24, the Committee will receive briefings on policies on disability ratings for presumptive conditions and Veterans law school clinics: teaching administrative law to future attorneys. The Committee will VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:25 Apr 17, 2012 Jkt 226001 also discuss possible issues to address in the Committee’s 2012 report. Time will be allocated for receiving public comments at 3 p.m. on April 23 and at noon on April 24. Public comments will be limited to three minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1–2 page summaries of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. The public may submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Robert Watkins, Designated Federal PO 00000 Frm 00103 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 23323 Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; or email at Robert.Watkins2@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should contact Mr. Watkins at (202) 461–9214. Dated: April 12, 2012. By direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2012–9281 Filed 4–17–12; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 18, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 23322-23323]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-9281]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee 
on Disability Compensation will meet on April 23-24, 2012, at the St. 
Regis Hotel, 923 16th and K Streets NW., Washington, DC. The sessions 
will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. each day. The meeting is open 
to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule 
for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review 
relevant information relating to the nature and character of 
disabilities arising from service in the Armed Forces, provide an 
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and 
give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of 
Veterans relating to disability compensation.
    On April 23, the Committee will receive briefings on The Veterans 
Writing Project: An Alternative Approach to Helping Veterans Overcome 
Post Traumatic Stress

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Disorder Symptoms; improving VA's outreach to younger Operation Iraqi 
Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Veterans; protecting Veterans 
educational benefits; developing social networks and information 
technology to reduce deaths among homeless Veterans; and improving 
pain, functioning and mental health to prevent suicidality among 
Veteran patients. On April 24, the Committee will receive briefings on 
policies on disability ratings for presumptive conditions and Veterans 
law school clinics: teaching administrative law to future attorneys. 
The Committee will also discuss possible issues to address in the 
Committee's 2012 report.
    Time will be allocated for receiving public comments at 3 p.m. on 
April 23 and at noon on April 24. Public comments will be limited to 
three minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before 
the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1-2 page summaries of their 
comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official 
meeting record.
    The public may submit written statements for the Committee's review 
to Robert Watkins, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, 
Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420; 
or email at Robert.Watkins2@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to 
attend the meeting or seeking additional information should contact Mr. 
Watkins at (202) 461-9214.

    Dated: April 12, 2012.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-9281 Filed 4-17-12; 8:45 am]
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