Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits; Correction, 60440 [2022-21581]

Download as PDF jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES 60440 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Notices collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before December 5, 2022. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Janel Keyes, Office of Regulations, Appeals, and Policy (10BRAP), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to Janel.Keyes@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0795’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0795’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, 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. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Barriers to Health Care for Women Veterans Survey. OMB Control Number: 2900–0795. Type of Review: Reinstatement of a currently approved collection. Abstract: Legal authority for this data collection is found in Public Law 116– 315, Sec. 5402—‘‘Study of Barriers for Women Veterans to Receipt of Health Care from Department of Veterans Affairs,’’ which requires VA to conduct an independent comprehensive study of the barriers to the provision of health VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 care for women Veterans. Per Sec. 5402, this current study is to build on previous studies ‘‘National Survey of Women Veterans in Fiscal Year 2007– 2008’’ and ‘‘Study of Barriers for Women Veterans to VA Health Care 2015.’’ The aim of the proposed survey is to better understand barriers women Veterans face accessing VA care, the comprehensiveness of care, and progress made in reducing barriers to VA healthcare for women Veterans since the previous study conducted in 2015. The data collected will allow VA to plan and provide better health care for women Veterans and to support reports to Congress about the status of women Veterans’ health care. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Annual Burden: 5,400 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 45 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 7,200. By direction of the Secretary: Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–21625 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0747] Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits; Correction Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice; correction. AGENCY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a collection of information notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, that contained an error. The 30day Public Comment notice identified inaccurate language in the abstract for the Agency Information Collection Activity. This document corrects the notice by replacing this inaccuracy with the correct language. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0747’’ in any correspondence. SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Correction FR Doc. 2022–21017, published on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 87 FR 187, make the following corrections. On page 58945, under the heading ‘‘Abstract,’’ please correct and replace the language with, ‘‘VA Form 21–526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process a claim for disability compensation and related compensation benefits. Though, this form was initially created to be used to submit fully developed claims (FDC), it has evolved into a standard claim form to be used for any benefit associated with disability compensation; to include new or initial claims and claims for increase. The respondent burden for VA Form 21–526EZ has increased due to: the number of receivables averaged over the past year, general program changes— such as regulatory changes, and the continuing improvement of VA’s electronic claims processing systems. VA Form 21–526EZ has been updated, to include: new instructions on presumptive service connection; the GENDER question has been removed; a new Section IV: Exposure Information, including new questions that identify toxic exposures the claimant may have been exposed to during service; and an ‘Addendum’ has been added to provide additional space for disabilities if the claimant has more than the space provided in Section V: Claim Information. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–21581 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0863] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.237–73, Crime Control Act—Requirement for Background Checks Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 60440]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21581]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[OMB Control No. 2900-0747]


Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for 
Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits; Correction

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans 
Affairs.

ACTION: Notice; correction.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) published a collection 
of information notice in the Federal Register on Wednesday, September 
28, 2022, that contained an error. The 30-day Public Comment notice 
identified inaccurate language in the abstract for the Agency 
Information Collection Activity. This document corrects the notice by 
replacing this inaccuracy with the correct language.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise 
and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW, 
Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266-4688 or email [email protected]. 
Please refer to ``OMB Control No. 2900-0747'' in any correspondence.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Correction

    FR Doc. 2022-21017, published on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 
87 FR 187, make the following corrections. On page 58945, under the 
heading ``Abstract,'' please correct and replace the language with, 
``VA Form 21-526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process 
a claim for disability compensation and related compensation benefits. 
Though, this form was initially created to be used to submit fully 
developed claims (FDC), it has evolved into a standard claim form to be 
used for any benefit associated with disability compensation; to 
include new or initial claims and claims for increase.
    The respondent burden for VA Form 21-526EZ has increased due to: 
the number of receivables averaged over the past year, general program 
changes--such as regulatory changes, and the continuing improvement of 
VA's electronic claims processing systems.
    VA Form 21-526EZ has been updated, to include: new instructions on 
presumptive service connection; the GENDER question has been removed; a 
new Section IV: Exposure Information, including new questions that 
identify toxic exposures the claimant may have been exposed to during 
service; and an `Addendum' has been added to provide additional space 
for disabilities if the claimant has more than the space provided in 
Section V: Claim Information.

    By direction of the Secretary.
Maribel Aponte,
VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data 
Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2022-21581 Filed 10-4-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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