60-Day FRN - 2900-0216 (2014)

Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 158 / Friday, August 15, 2014 / Notices
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 revised
collection and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice. This
notice solicits comments for information
needed to obtain medical evidence to
adjudicate a claim for disability
benefits.

SUMMARY:

Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 14, 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 (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0778’’ 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.
Titles:
a. Central Nervous System and
Neuromusculo Diseases, Disability

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Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–
0960C–5.
b. Headaches (Including Migraine
Headaches), Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960C–8.
c. Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Disability
Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–
0960C–9.
d. Esophageal Disorders (Including
GERD), Hiatal Hernia and Other
Esophageal Disorders Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–1.
e. Gallbladder and Pancreas
Conditions, Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–2.
f. Intestinal Disorders (Other Than
Surgical or Infectious) (Including
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s
Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, and
Diverticulitis) Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–3.
g. Infectious Intestinal Disorders
(including Bacterial and Parasitic
Infections) Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–4.
h. Hepatitis, Cirrhosis and Other Liver
Conditions, Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–5.
i. Peritoneal Adhesions Disability
Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–
0960G–6.
j. Stomach and Duodenal Conditions
(Not Including GERD or Esophageal
Disorders) Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960G–7.
k. Rectum and Anus (Including
Hemorrhoids) Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960H–2.
l. Breast Conditions and Disorders
Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA
Form 21–0960K–1.
m. Gynecological Conditions
Disability Benefits Questionnaire, VA
Form 21–0960K–2.
n. Sleep Apnea Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960L–2.
o. Osteomyelitis Disability Benefits
Questionnaire, VA Form 21–0960M–11.
p. Ear Conditions (Including
Vestibular and Infectious) Disability
Benefits Questionnaire, VA Form 21–
0960N–1.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0778.
Type of Review: Revision.
Abstract: Data collected on VA Form
21–0960 series will be used to obtain
information from claimants treating
physician that is necessary to adjudicate
a claim for disability benefits.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 77,500.
a. VAF 21–0960C–5—5,000.
b. VAF 21–0960C–8—3,750.
c. VAF 21–0960C–9—7,500.
d. VAF 21–0960G–1—10,000.
e. VAF 21–0960G -2—1,250.
f. VAF 21–0960G–3—1,250.
g. VAF 21–0960G–4—1,250.

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h. VAF 21–0960G–5—5,000.
i. VAF 21–0960G–6—1,250.
j. VAF 21–0960G–7—2,500.
k. VAF 21–0960G–8—1,250
l. VAF 21–0960H–2—2,500.
m. VAF 21–0960K–1—7,500.
n. VAF 21–0960K–2—10,000.
o. VAF 21–0960L–2—1,250.
p. VAF 21–0960M–11—10,000.
q. VAF 21–0960N–1—6,250.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent:
a. VAF 21–0960C–5—30 minutes.
b. VAF 21–0960C–8—15 minutes.
c. VAF 21–0960C–9—45 minutes.
d. VAF 21–0960G–1—15 minutes.
e. VAF 21–0960G -2—15 minutes.
f. VAF 21–0960G–3—15 minutes.
g. VAF 21–0960G–4—15 minutes.
h. VAF 21–0960G–5—30 minutes.
i. VAF 21–0960G–6—15 minutes.
j. VAF 21–0960G–7—15 minutes.
k. VAF 21–0960G–8—15 minutes.
l. VAF 21–0960H–2—15 minutes.
m. VAF 21–0960K–1—15 minutes
n. VAF 21–0960K–2—30 minutes
o. VAF 21–0960L–2—15 minutes.
p. VAF 21–0960M–11—15 minutes.
q. VAF 21–0960N–1—15 minutes.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
250,000.
a. VAF 21–0960C–5—10,000.
b. VAF 21–0960C–8—15,000.
c. VAF 21–0960C–9—10,000.
d. VAF 21–0960G–1—40,000.
e. VAF 21–0960G -2—5,000.
f. VAF 21–0960G–3—5,000.
g. VAF 21–0960G–4—5,000.
h. VAF 21–0960G–5—10,000.
i. VAF 21–0960G–6– 5,000.
j. VAF 21–0960G–7– 10,000.
k. VAF 21–0960G–8—5,000.
l. VAF 21–0960H–2—10,000.
m. VAF 21–0960K–1—30,000.
n. VAF 21–0960K–2—20,000.
o. VAF 21–0960L–2—5,000.
p. VAF 21–0960M–11—40,000.
q. VAF 21–0960N–1—25,000.
Dated: August 12, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary:
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0216]

Proposed Information Collection
(Application for Accrued Amounts Due
a Deceased Beneficiary) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.

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Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 158 / Friday, August 15, 2014 / Notices
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 determine a claimant’s
entitlement to accrued benefits.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 14, 2014.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J.
Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M35), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
[email protected]. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0216’’ 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
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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: Application for Accrued
Amounts Due a Deceased Beneficiary,
VA Form 21P–601.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0216.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: The information collected
on VA Form 21–601 is use to determine
a claimant’s entitlement to accrued
benefits that was due to a deceased
Veteran but not paid prior to the
Veteran’s death. Each survivor claiming
a share of the accrued benefits must
complete a separate VA Form 21–601;
however if there is no living survivors
who are entitled on the basis of
relationship, accrued benefits may be
payable as reimbursement to the person
or persons who bore the expenses of the
Veteran’s last illness and burial
expenses.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 2,300
hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per
Respondent: 30 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
4,600.
Dated: August 12, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of
Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
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Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory
Committee; Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the Geriatrics and
Gerontology Advisory Committee will
be held on September 3–4, 2014, in
Room 530 at the Department of Veterans
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Washington, DC. On September 3, the
session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end
at 5 p.m. On September 4, the session
will begin at 8 a.m. and end at 12 Noon.
This meeting is open to the public.
Because the meeting is being held in a
government building, a photo I.D. must
be presented at the Guard’s Desk as a
part of the clearance process. Therefore,
you should allow an additional 15
minutes before the meeting begins.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs and the Under
Secretary for Health on all matters
pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology.
The Committee assesses the capability
of VA health care facilities and
programs to meet the medical,
psychological, and social needs of older
Veterans and evaluates VA programs
designated as Geriatric Research,
Education, and Clinical Centers.
The meeting will feature
presentations and discussions on VA’s
geriatrics and extended care programs,
aging research activities, updates on
VA’s employee staff working in the area
of geriatrics (to include training,
recruitment and retention approaches),
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
strategic planning activities in geriatrics
and extended care, recent VHA efforts
regarding dementia and program
advances in palliative care, and
performance and oversight of VA
Geriatric Research, Education, and
Clinical Centers.
No time will be allocated at this
meeting for receiving oral presentations
from the public. Interested parties
should provide written comments for
review by the Committee to Mrs. Marcia
Holt-Delaney, Program Analyst,
Geriatrics and Extended Care Services
(10P4G), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420, or via email at
[email protected].
Individuals who wish to attend the
meeting should contact Mrs. HoltDelaney at (202) 461–6769.
Dated: August 12, 2014.
Rebecca Schiller,
Committee Management Officer.
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