Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, Notice of Meeting, 63357-63358 [2020-22072]
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By Order of the Maritime Administrator.
T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr.,
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Advisory Committee on the
Readjustment of Veterans, Notice of
Meeting
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The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that the Advisory Committee on the
Readjustment of Veterans will meet
virtually and conduct virtual site visits
to: Princeton, WV Vet Center and Tulsa,
OK Vet Center. The meetings will begin
and end as follows:
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notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible
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facilitate comment tracking and
response, we encourage commenters to
provide their name, or the name of their
organization; however, submission of
names is completely optional. Whether
or not commenters identify themselves,
all timely comments will be fully
considered. If you wish to provide
comments containing proprietary or
confidential information, please contact
the agency for alternate submission
instructions.
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The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) regarding the provision by
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VA of benefits and services to assist
Veterans in the readjustment to civilian
life. In carrying out this duty, the
Committee shall take into account the
needs of Veterans who served in combat
theaters of operation. The Committee
assembles, reviews, and assesses
information relating to the needs of
Veterans readjusting to civilian life and
the effectiveness of VA services in
assisting Veterans in that readjustment.
The Committee, comprised of 12
subject matter experts, advises the
Secretary, through the VA Readjustment
Counseling Service, on the provision by
VA of benefits and services to assist
Veterans in the readjustment to civilian
life. In carrying out this duty, the
Committee assembles, reviews, and
assesses information relating to the
needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian
life and the effectiveness of VA services
in assisting Veterans in that
readjustment, specifically taking into
account the needs of Veterans who
served in combat theaters of operation.
On October 20, 2020, the agenda will
include a virtual site visit of the
Princeton, WV Vet Center, this field
visit on 10/20/2020, from 1:00 p.m.–
3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in
accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b (c) (6).
Exemption 6 permits the Committee to
close a meeting that is likely to disclose
information of a personal nature where
disclosure would constitute a clearly
unwarranted invasion of personal
privacy, which will most likely be the
case throughout this field visit. At 3:00
p.m., the Committee will reconvene an
open meeting which will include: A
review of a proposition for
establishment of a subcommittee, an
overview presentation of the Office of
Tribal Government Relations by
Stephanie Birdwell, and a period of
open discussion amongst committee
members. For public members wishing
to join the meeting, please use the
following Webex link: https://
veteransaffairs.webex.com/
veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m42755
e624be71029cf6717ab861366ad,
Meeting Password: NQquwuN4@66 and
to join via phone dial 1+ (404) 397–
1596, Access Code: 199 619 7692.
On October 21, 2020, the agenda will
include a virtual site visit of the Tulsa,
OK Vet Center, this field visit on 10/21/
2020 from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., is closed
to the public in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits
the Committee to close a meeting that is
likely to disclose information of a
personal nature where disclosure would
constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy, which will
most likely be the case throughout this
field visit. At 3:00 p.m., the Committee
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will reconvene an open meeting which
will include: An overview of the
Medical Legal Partnership program by
Lara Eilhardt from the VA Office of
General Counsel from 3:10 p.m.–4:00
p.m. For public members wishing to
join the meeting, please use the
following Webex link: https://
veteransaffairs.webex.com/
veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=
mbf925dd817202b77fa521f4fc10cd1cc,
Meeting Password: 8UiCrY7u9q@ and to
join by phone dial 1+ (404) 397–1596,
Access Code: 199 510 7305.
No time will be allotted for receiving
oral comments from the public;
however, the committee will accept
written comments from interested
parties on issues outlined in the meeting
agenda or other issues regarding the
readjustment of Veterans. Parties should
contact Ms. Sherry Moravy, via email at
VHA10RCSAction@va.gov, or by mail at
Department of Veterans Affairs,
Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue
Washington, DC 20420. Any member of
the public seeking additional
information should contact Ms. Moravy
at the phone number or email addressed
noted above.
Dated: October 1, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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Certification of Implementation of the
Caregiver Records Management
Application (CARMA)
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is announcing that, in
accordance with the requirements of the
John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and
Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining
Internal Systems and Strengthening
Integrated Outside Networks Act of
2018, or the VA MISSION Act of 2018
(MISSION Act), the Caregiver Records
Management Application, or CARMA,
and its integration with other related
Veterans Health Administration
Information Technology (IT) systems
can now effectively manage and monitor
the expansion of the Program of
Comprehensive Assistance for Family
Caregivers (PCAFC). On October 1,
2020, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
submitted to Congress a certification
that VA has fully implemented the IT
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system required by the MISSION Act.
This certification marks a major
milestone in VA’s implementation of
the MISSION Act, enabling the
Department to begin the first phase of
PCAFC expansion to eligible Veterans
who served prior to September 11, 2001.
This notice is effective on
October 1, 2020.
DATES:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alice Boone, Caregiver Support
Program, Care Management and Social
Work (10P4C), Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–6780.
(This is not a toll-free number.)
On June 6,
2018, the John S. McCain III, Daniel K.
Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA
Maintaining Internal Systems and
Strengthening Integrated Outside
Networks Act of 2018, or the VA
MISSION Act of 2018 (MISSION Act),
Public Law 115–182, was signed into
law. Section 162(d)(3) of Public Law
115–182 required VA to report no later
than October 1, 2019, on the
implementation of subsections (a)
through (c) of section 162. On October
7, 2019, VA informed House and Senate
Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and
Appropriations that VA was unable to
comply with the reporting requirement
in section 162(d)(3) but was working
diligently to implement an IT system
that fully supports PCAFC and allows
for data assessment and comprehensive
monitoring of PCAFC. On October 1,
2020, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
submitted to Congress a certification
that VA has fully implemented the IT
system required by section 162(a) of the
MISSION Act. VA will assess, monitor
and modify PCAFC (as necessary), as
required by section 162(b) and (c) of the
MISSION Act and provide a final report
to Congressional leaders by spring 2021.
This certification marks a major
milestone in VA’s implementation of
the MISSION Act, enabling the
Department to begin the first phase of
PCAFC expansion to eligible Veterans
who served prior to September 11, 2001.
Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1720G(a)(2)(B)(ii),
effective October 1, 2020, PCAFC
eligibility was expanded to include
eligible Veterans who incurred or
aggravated a serious injury in the line of
duty in the active military, naval or air
service on or before May 7, 1975.
Pursuant to 38 U.S.C.
1720G(a)(2)(B)(iii), effective October 1,
2022, PCAFC eligibility will be
expanded to include eligible Veterans
who incurred or aggravated a serious
injury in the line of duty in the active
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, 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 Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans will meet virtually and
conduct virtual site visits to: Princeton, WV Vet Center and Tulsa, OK
Vet Center. The meetings will begin and end as follows:
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Date Time Open session
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October 20, 2020................ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 No.
p.m. EST.
October 20, 2020................ 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 Yes.
p.m. EST.
October 21, 2020................ 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 No.
p.m. EST.
October 21, 2020................ 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 Yes.
p.m. EST.
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Sessions are open to the public, except when the Committee is
conducting tours of VA facilities. Tours of VA facilities are closed,
to protect Veterans' privacy and personal information.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the provision by
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VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to
civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall take into
account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of
operation. The Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses information
relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the
effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that
readjustment.
The Committee, comprised of 12 subject matter experts, advises the
Secretary, through the VA Readjustment Counseling Service, on the
provision by VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the
readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee
assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of
Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA
services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment, specifically
taking into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters
of operation.
On October 20, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit
of the Princeton, WV Vet Center, this field visit on 10/20/2020, from
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5
U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a
meeting that is likely to disclose information of a personal nature
where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of
personal privacy, which will most likely be the case throughout this
field visit. At 3:00 p.m., the Committee will reconvene an open meeting
which will include: A review of a proposition for establishment of a
subcommittee, an overview presentation of the Office of Tribal
Government Relations by Stephanie Birdwell, and a period of open
discussion amongst committee members. For public members wishing to
join the meeting, please use the following Webex link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m42755e624be71029cf6717ab861366ad, Meeting Password:
[email protected] and to join via phone dial 1+ (404) 397-1596, Access Code:
199 619 7692.
On October 21, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit
of the Tulsa, OK Vet Center, this field visit on 10/21/2020 from 1:00
p.m.-3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C.
552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a meeting that
is likely to disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy,
which will most likely be the case throughout this field visit. At 3:00
p.m., the Committee will reconvene an open meeting which will include:
An overview of the Medical Legal Partnership program by Lara Eilhardt
from the VA Office of General Counsel from 3:10 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For
public members wishing to join the meeting, please use the following
Webex link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mbf925dd817202b77fa521f4fc10cd1cc, Meeting Password:
[email protected] and to join by phone dial 1+ (404) 397-1596, Access Code:
199 510 7305.
No time will be allotted for receiving oral comments from the
public; however, the committee will accept written comments from
interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda or other
issues regarding the readjustment of Veterans. Parties should contact
Ms. Sherry Moravy, via email at [email protected], or by mail at
Department of Veterans Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the
public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Moravy at the
phone number or email addressed noted above.
Dated: October 1, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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