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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: Statement of Dependency of
Parent(s), VA Form 21–509.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0089.
Type of Review: Extension of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans receiving
compensation benefits based on 30
percent or higher for service-connected
injuries and depends on his or her
parent(s) for support complete VA Form
21–509 to report income and
dependency information. Surviving
parents of deceased veterans are
required to establish dependency only if
they are seeking death compensation.
Death compensation is payable when a
veteran died on active duty or due to
service-connected disabilities prior to
January 1, 1957, or died between May 1,
1957 and January 1, 1972 while the
veteran’s waiver of U.S. Government
Life Insurance was in effect. The data
collected will be used to determine the
dependent parent(s) eligibility for
benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 4,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
8,000.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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Proposed Information Collection
(Application for Refund of Educational
Contributions) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA) is announcing an
SUMMARY:
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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
notice solicits comments on the
information needed to process refunds
of contributions made by program
participants who disenroll from the Post
Vietnam Era Veterans Education
Program.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 19, 2013.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0261’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
Fax (202) 632–8925.
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: Application for Refund of
Educational Contributions (VEAP,
Chapter 32, Title 38, U.S.C.), VA Form
22–5281.
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OMB Control Number: 2900–0261.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: Veterans and service
persons complete VA Form 22–5281 to
request a refund of their contribution to
the Post-Vietnam Veterans Education
Program. Contribution made into the
Post-Vietnam Veterans Education
Program may be refunded only after the
participant has disenrolled from the
program. Request for refund of
contribution prior to discharge or
release from active duty will be
refunded on the date of the participant’s
discharge or release from activity duty
or within 60 days of receipt of notice by
the Secretary of the participant’s
discharge or disenrollment. Refunds
may be made earlier in instances of
hardship or other good reasons.
Participants who stop their enrollment
from the program after discharge or
release from active duty contributions
will be refunded within 60 days of
receipt of their application.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 85 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
511.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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Proposed Information Collection (Wrist
Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire) Activity: Comment
Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA) 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
new collection, and allow 60 days for
SUMMARY:
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public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
information needed to adjudicate the
claim for VA disability benefits related
to a claimant’s diagnosis of wrist
conditions.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before August 19, 2013.
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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—NEW (Wrist
Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire)’’ in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments
may be viewed online through the
FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
Fax (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must
obtain approval from 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
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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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Wrist Conditions Disability
Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–
0960M–16.
OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW
(Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire).
Type of Review: New data collection.
Abstract: The VA Form 21–0960M–
16, Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire will be used for disability
compensation or pension claims which
require an examination and/or receiving
private medical evidence that may
potentially be sufficient for rating
purposes. The form will be used to
gather necessary information from a
claimant’s treating physician regarding
the results of medical examinations. VA
will gather medical information related
to the claimant that is necessary to
adjudicate the claim for VA disability
benefits. Lastly, this form will gather
information related to the claimant’s
diagnosis of a wrist condition.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
40,000.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of
Veterans Affairs.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
National Research Advisory Council,
Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App.
2, that the National Research Advisory
Council will hold a meeting on
Wednesday, June 19, 2013, in
conference room 23, at 131 M Street
NE., Washington, DC. The meeting will
convene at 9:30 a.m. and end at 3:30
p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
The purpose of the Council is to
provide external advice and review for
VA’s research mission. The agenda will
include a review of the VA research
portfolio and a summary of special
projects. The Council will also provide
feedback on the direction/focus of VA’s
research initiatives.
No time will be allocated at this
meeting for receiving oral presentations
from the public. Interested members of
the public may submit written
statements for the Council’s review to
Pauline Cilladi-Rehrer, Designated
Federal Officer, Office of Research and
Development (10P9), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420, or by
email at pauline.cilladi-rehrer@va.gov.
Any member of the public wishing to
attend the meeting or wishing further
information should contact Ms. CilladiRehrer at (202) 443–5607.
Dated: June 12, 2013.
By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900--NEW]
Proposed Information Collection (Wrist Conditions Disability
Benefits Questionnaire) Activity: Comment Request
AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) 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 new collection, and allow 60 days for
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public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments
on information needed to adjudicate the claim for VA disability
benefits related to a claimant's diagnosis of wrist conditions.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before August 19, 2013.
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 (20M35),
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
20420 or email nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control
No. 2900--NEW (Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire)'' in
any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed
online through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924
or Fax (202) 632-8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44
U.S.C. 3501-3521), Federal agencies must obtain approval from 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.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title: Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form
21-0960M-16.
OMB Control Number: 2900-NEW (Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits
Questionnaire).
Type of Review: New data collection.
Abstract: The VA Form 21-0960M-16, Wrist Conditions Disability
Benefits Questionnaire will be used for disability compensation or
pension claims which require an examination and/or receiving private
medical evidence that may potentially be sufficient for rating
purposes. The form will be used to gather necessary information from a
claimant's treating physician regarding the results of medical
examinations. VA will gather medical information related to the
claimant that is necessary to adjudicate the claim for VA disability
benefits. Lastly, this form will gather information related to the
claimant's diagnosis of a wrist condition.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.
Dated: June 13, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013-14412 Filed 6-17-13; 8:45 am]
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