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Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 203 / Wednesday, October 21, 2015 / Notices
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. 2900–0406’’ 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.
3501–21), 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: Verification of VA Benefits (VA
Form 26–8937).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0406.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA has instructed lenders
that they may not close any proposed
loan until they have evidence from VA
that there is no debt, or if a debt exists,
an acceptable repayment plan has been
agreed to by the veteran, or payments
under a plan already in effect are
current. VA Form 26–8937 is designed
to assist lenders and VA in the
completion of debt checks in a uniform
manner. The form restricts information
requested to only that needed for the
debt check and also eliminates
unlimited versions of lender-designed
forms.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 10,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
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Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
120,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0572]
Proposed Information Collection
(Application for Benefits for Certain
Children With Disabilities Born of
Vietnam and Certain Korea Service
Veterans) 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
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
VA Form 21–0304 is used to gather
information necessary to determine
eligibility for a monetary allowance for
a child born with Spina Bifida or certain
birth defects who is a natural child of
a Vietnam Veteran.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 21,
2015.
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. 2900–0572’’ 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.
SUMMARY:
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Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), 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 Benefits for
Certain Children with Disabilities Born
of Vietnam and Certain Korea Service
Veterans (VA Form 21–0304).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0572.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–0304 is used to
determine the monetary allowance for a
child born with Spina Bifida or certain
birth defects who is the natural child of
a Vietnam veteran. Without this
information, VA would be unable to
effectively administer this law.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 72.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
430.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0427]
Agency Information Collection (Former
Prisoner of War Medical History)
Activities Under OMB Review
Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 203 / Wednesday, October 21, 2015 / Notices
Notice.
In compliance with the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501–3521), this notice
announces that the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), Department of
Veterans Affairs, will submit the
collection of information abstracted
below to the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) for review and comment.
The PRA submission describes the
nature of the information collection and
its expected cost and burden and
includes the actual data collection
instrument.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before November 20,
2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of
Information and Regulatory Affairs,
Office of Management and Budget, Attn:
VA Desk Officer; 725 17th St. NW.,
Washington, DC 20503 or sent through
electronic mail to oira_submission@
omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB
Control No. 2900–0427 (Former Prisoner
of War Medical History)’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records
Service (005R1B), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632–
7492 or email crystal.rennie@va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–
0427 (Former Prisoner of War Medical
History)’’ in any correspondence.
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, VHA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VHA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VHA’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
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of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Titles: Former Prisoner of War
Medical History.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0427.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstract: VA Form 10–0048, Former
POW Medical History, is used to collect
data in response to Public Law 97–37,
the ‘‘Former Prisoner of War Benefits
Act of 1981,’’ that liberalizes eligibility
requirements and extends the existing
benefits. Additionally, the National
Advisory Committee on Former
Prisoners Of War requires this
information for their annual submission
to Congress.
VA physician will obtain the
information on the VA Form 10–0048
during a medical examination. If these
questions were not asked, the physician
would be unable to assess the health
care, disability compensation or
rehabilitation needs of the Former
Prisoner Of War (FPOW). The
importance of collecting this very
detailed information when the veteran
is first seen is critical, not only with the
physician evaluating the veteran but
also by the rating specialist who will
rate this claim. The rater also reviews
the statements given by the veteran on
this form not only at the first claim
submission but in future years when
other disabilities are claimed. Feedback
from POW physicians in the field
indicates their appreciation of the well
thought out content and structure of the
form. It is useful not only for
Compensation and Pension
examinations but also as a guide and
reference for treatment planning for the
FPOW patient. The questions in the
form make it relevant for FPOWS of
current as well as prior conflicts.
Affected Public: Individuals or
Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 113
burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 90 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
75.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0704]
Proposed Information Collection (VA/
DOD Joint Disability Evaluation Claim)
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
revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
VA Form 21–0819 is used to gather
the necessary information to determine
eligibility for active duty service
members who may be eligible for DoD
Disability Evaluation Board and VA
compensation. Without this
information, determination of
entitlement would not be possible.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before December 21,
2015.
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. 2900–0704’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), 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
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0427]
Agency Information Collection (Former Prisoner of War Medical
History) Activities Under OMB Review
AGENCY: Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
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ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995
(44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the
collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes
the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and
burden and includes the actual data collection instrument.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before November 20, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through www.Regulations.gov, or to Office of Information and Regulatory
Affairs, Office of Management and Budget, Attn: VA Desk Officer; 725
17th St. NW., Washington, DC 20503 or sent through electronic mail to
oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-
0427 (Former Prisoner of War Medical History)'' in any correspondence.
During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the
FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Crystal Rennie, Enterprise Records
Service (005R1B), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 632-7492 or email
crystal.rennie@va.gov. Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0427
(Former Prisoner of War Medical History)'' in any correspondence.
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, VHA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of VHA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of VHA'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:
Titles: Former Prisoner of War Medical History.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0427.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstract: VA Form 10-0048, Former POW Medical History, is used to
collect data in response to Public Law 97-37, the ``Former Prisoner of
War Benefits Act of 1981,'' that liberalizes eligibility requirements
and extends the existing benefits. Additionally, the National Advisory
Committee on Former Prisoners Of War requires this information for
their annual submission to Congress.
VA physician will obtain the information on the VA Form 10-0048
during a medical examination. If these questions were not asked, the
physician would be unable to assess the health care, disability
compensation or rehabilitation needs of the Former Prisoner Of War
(FPOW). The importance of collecting this very detailed information
when the veteran is first seen is critical, not only with the physician
evaluating the veteran but also by the rating specialist who will rate
this claim. The rater also reviews the statements given by the veteran
on this form not only at the first claim submission but in future years
when other disabilities are claimed. Feedback from POW physicians in
the field indicates their appreciation of the well thought out content
and structure of the form. It is useful not only for Compensation and
Pension examinations but also as a guide and reference for treatment
planning for the FPOW patient. The questions in the form make it
relevant for FPOWS of current as well as prior conflicts.
Affected Public: Individuals or Households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 113 burden hours.
Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 90 minutes.
Frequency of Response: Annually.
Estimated Number of Respondents: 75.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office of Privacy and Records
Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2015-26655 Filed 10-20-15; 8:45 am]
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