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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 2 / Friday, January 3, 2014 / Notices
Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email:
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0001’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the Federal Docket Management
System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.
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.
3501–3521), 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, 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.

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Titles
a. Veteran’s Application for
Compensation and/or Pension, VA Form
21–526.
b. Veteran’s Supplemental Claim
Application, VA Form 21–526b.
c. Authorization and Consent Release
Information to the Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), VA Form
21–4142.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0001.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstracts
a. Veterans complete VA Form 21–526
to initially apply for compensation and/
or pension benefits.
b. Veterans who previously filed a
claim using VA Form 21–526, and who
wish to request an increase in a service
connected condition, reopen their claim
for a previously denied claim, and/or
file a claim for a new service-connected
condition must complete VA Form 21–
526b. VA Form 21–526b will be used for
supplemental disability or ancillary
benefit claims.

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c. Veterans who need VA’s assistance
in obtaining non-VA medical records
must complete VA Form 21–4142.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden
a. VA Form 21–526—391,708.
b. VA Form 21–526b—50,000.
c. VA Form 21–4142—274.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent
a. VA Form 21–526—1 hour.
b. VA Form 21–526b—15 minutes.
b. VA Form 21–4142—5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents
a. VA Form 21–526—391,708.
b. VA Form 21–526b—200,000.
c. VA Form 21–4142—3,292.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary:
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31451 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0215]

Proposed Information Collection
(Request for Information To Make
Direct Payment to Child Reaching
Majority); 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. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to determine a schoolchild’s
eligibility to VA death benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 4, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
SUMMARY:

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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
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0215’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Public Law 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, 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: Request for Information to Make
Direct Payment to Child Reaching
Majority, VA Form Letter 21–863.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0215.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form Letter 21–863 is
used to determine a schoolchild’s
continued eligibility to death benefits
and eligibility to receive direct payment
at the age of majority. Death pension or
dependency and indemnity
compensation is paid to an eligible
Veteran’s child when there is not an
eligible surviving spouse and the child
is between the ages of 18 and 23 is
attending school. Until the child reaches
the age of majority, payment is made to
a custodian or fiduciary on behalf of the
child. An unmarried schoolchild, who
is not incompetent, is entitled to begin
receiving direct payment on the age of
majority.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3 hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 10 minutes.

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Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
20.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31453 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0404]

Proposed Information Collection
(Veteran’s Application for Increased
Compensation Based on
Unemployability); 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. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to apply for increased disability
compensation based on
unemployability.

SUMMARY:

Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 4, 2014.
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
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0404’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through 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.
3501–3521), Federal agencies must

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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: Veteran’s Application for
Increased Compensation Based on
Unemployability, VA Form 21–8940.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0404.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21–8940 is used
by veterans to file a claim for increased
disability compensation based on
unemployability. Claimants are required
to provide current medical, educational,
and occupational history in order for
VA to determine whether he or she is
unable to secure or follow a
substantially gainful employment due to
service-connected disabilities.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 18,000
hours.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 45 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One-time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
24,000.
Dated: December 30, 2013.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
VA Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2013–31455 Filed 1–2–14; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0394]

Proposed Information Collection
(Certification of School Attendance—
REPS); Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.

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ACTION:

Notice.

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. This
notice solicits comments on information
needed to verify beneficiaries receiving
Restored Entitlement Program for
Survivors (REPS) benefits are actually in
enrolled in an approved school.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before March 4, 2014.
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
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0394’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through 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.
3501–3521), 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, 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.
SUMMARY:

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