Department of Veterans Affairs September 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Agency Information Collection Activity: Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits
Veterans Benefits Administration, 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. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 28, 2023.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Residency Verification Report-Veterans and Survivors
Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Statement of Person Claiming to Have Stood in Relation of Parent (VA Form 21P-524)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Enhanced-Use Lease of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Real Property for the Development of Permanent Supportive Housing at the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, West Los Angeles, California Campus
The purpose of this Federal Register notice is to provide the public with notice that the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) intends to enter an enhanced-use lease (EUL) of certain assets identified herein on the campus of the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System-West Los Angeles (GLAHS-WLA).
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Financial Status Report
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Debt Management Center, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Veteran/Servicemember's Supplemental Application for Assistance in Acquiring Specially Adapted Housing
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC)
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Expanded Burial Benefits
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its adjudication regulations pertaining to burial benefits to conform to recent statutory changes enacted by the Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe, M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020 and the Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. The conforming regulatory changes would implement an expansion of the transportation benefit and provision of a single payment rate for non-service-connected burial allowances regardless of the location of a qualifying Veteran's death and would coincide with the effective date for the statutory amendments (January 5, 2023). The conforming regulatory changes would also implement the extension of the VA plot or interment allowance to Tribal organizations for interment of eligible Veterans on trust land owned by, or held in trust for, the Tribal organization and would coincide with the effective date for the statutory amendments (March 15, 2022). VA also proposes some additional clarifying changes to its burial benefits regulations.
Agency Information Collection Activity: VA Financial Services Center (VA-FSC) Vendor File Request Form
Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (``the Committee'') to represent the following Indian Health Service (IHS) Areas: California; Nashville.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Medical Expense Report
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Availability of Educational Licensing and Certification Records
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Medical Expense Report; Withdrawal
On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VA), published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection Medical Expense Report (VA Form 21P-8416). This notice was published in error; therefore, this document corrects that error by withdrawing this FR notice, document number 2023-19969.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parents' DIC; Withdrawn
On Friday, September 15, 2023, the Veterans Benefits Administration (VA), published a notice in the Federal Register announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parents' (VA Form 21P-0969). This notice was published in error; therefore, this document corrects that error by withdrawing this FR notice, document number 2023-20001.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records entitled, ``Corporate Travel and Charge CardsVA'' (131VA047). This system is used for operating, auditing and managing the charge card program involving commercial purchases authorized by VA employees. It is an end-to-end travel management service that includes all aspects of official Federal business travel including travel planning, authorization, reservations, ticketing, fulfillment, expense reimbursement and travel management reporting. These records will include permanent change of station moves that have been approved for relocation entitlements. The system serves as a repository that captures all required documentation that would assist with providing instructions to obtain a government passport, visa and country clearance, as applicable, as well as timely approval routing, as outlined in VA travel policy for VA employees traveling in an official capacity to a foreign country.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The systems included on this notice are systems used by VA Payroll for processing and reporting on information related to payroll actions for VA employees. The Privacy Act of 1974 requires that all agencies publish in the Federal Register a notice of the existence and character of their systems of records. Notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Financial Services Center (FSC) is creating a new system of records entitled ``Payroll Processing and ReportingVA'' System of Records Notice'' (208VA0478C).
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that VA is modifying the system of records in its inventory titled, ``Veterans and Dependents National Cemetery Interment Records-VA'' (42VA41). This system contains information related to Veterans and their dependents who have been interred in an NCA cemetery, state cemetery or tribal cemetery.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records entitled, ``Customer Relationship Management System (CRMS)-VA'' (155VA10NB). This system is used for historical reference, quality assurance, training, and statistical reporting.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that VA is modifying the system of records entitled, ``Loan Guaranty Home, Condominium and Manufactured Home Loan Applicants Records, Specially Adapted Housing Applicant Records, and Vendee Loan Applicant Records VA'' (55VA26). This system is used to identify potential liability to the Federal Government for exposure to loans guaranteed by VA; to maintain data to accurately provide information pursuant to annual congressional reporting obligations; to conduct oversight over the loan process and review loans issued by lenders for compliance to credit underwriting policies; and to allow for the review of eligibility and entitlements for Veteran applicants as well as compliance to policies by the program participants (which would include lenders, servicers, appraisers, builders, staff appraiser reviewer (SARs), underwriters, compliance inspectors, and other requesters. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Income and Asset Statement in Support of Claim for Pension or Parents' Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Accelerated Payment Verification of Completion Letter
Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Medical Expense Report
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Gravesite Reservation Questionnaire
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity: (Grant Funded Cemetery Data Sheet and Cemetery Grant Documents)
The National Cemetery Administration (NCA), 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 revised collection allow 30 days for public comment in response to the notice. This notice solicits comments on information of the VA Forms required of a State or Tribal Organization seeking a grant for the establishment, expansion, or improvement of a State of Tribal veterans cemetery for preapplication.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 809.507-1 and VAAR Provision 852.209-70
Office of Acquisition and Logistics, 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 extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: PayVA (Pay Now Enter Info Page)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Debt Management Center, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Application for Reinstatement
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Request for Retroactive Induction for a Period Previously Completed Under Chapter 33 (Chapter 31-Veteran Readiness and Employment)
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Agency Information Collection Activity: Application for Reimbursement of National Exam Fee
Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.
Presumptive Service Connection for Respiratory Conditions Due to Exposure to Fine Particulate Matter
This rulemaking adopts as final, with changes, an interim final rule that amended the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjudication regulations governing presumptive service connection based on presumed exposures to fine particulate matter. The amendment was necessary to provide health care, services, and benefits to Gulf War Veterans who were exposed to fine particulate matter associated with deployment to the Southwest Asia theater of operations, as well as Afghanistan, Syria, Djibouti, and Uzbekistan. The amendment eased the evidentiary burden of Gulf War Veterans who file claims with VA for asthma, rhinitis, and sinusitis, to include rhinosinusitis.
Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary Government Life Insurance
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, 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 it includes the actual data collection instrument.
Determining Eligibility for Domiciliary Care
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposes to amend its medical regulations and State Veterans Home (State home) regulations. VA proposes to update the criteria used by VA in determining whether a veteran has no adequate means of support relative to eligibility for domiciliary care, and to shift the focus of the regulatory language from the veterans' ability to pursue substantially gainful employment to a broader consideration of available support systems and medical conditions or disabilities that might impact the veteran's ability to live independently. In addition, we propose amending our State home regulations to implement VA's authority to waive certain eligibility requirements for receipt of State home domiciliary care per diem.
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