Department of Veterans Affairs December 20, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501-3521), this notice announces that the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) the following emergency proposal for the collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. 3507(j)(1)). VA is requesting an emergency clearance for Request for One-VA Identification Card.

The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) 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 on information needed to determine a veteran's who uses prosthetic or orthopedic device (including a wheelchair) or is prescribe medication due to a skin condition because of a service connected disability may be eligibility for clothing allowance.

This document amends the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Schedule for Rating Disabilities by updating references to diagnostic codes in two regulations. These amendments are necessary to correct outdated references in the Schedule for Rating Disabilities.