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notice solicits comments on information 

needed to determine an injured or ill 

service member’s eligibility for 

participation in a joint DOD/VA 

Disability Evaluation Board and VA 

compensation after separation from 

service. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before December 14, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS), http://www.Regulations.gov or 

to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail to 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0704’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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. 

Title: VA/DOD Joint Disability 

Evaluation Board Claim, VA Form 21– 

0819. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0704. 

Type of Review: Revision of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: As a result of President 

Bush’s Interagency Task Force on 

Returning Global War on Terror Heroes, 

VA and the Department of Defense 

(DOD) have agreed to develop a joint 

process in which Global War on Terror 

(GWOT) service member’s are evaluated 

to assign disability ratings, which will 

be used to determine military retention, 

level of disability for retirement, and VA 

disability compensation. VA Form 21– 

0819 will be used to gather the 

necessary information to determine the 

service member’s eligibility. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 7,000 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 30 minutes. 

Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

14,000. 

Dated: October 8, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0736] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Authorization To Disclose Personal 

Beneficiary/Claimant Information to a 

Third Party) Activity: Comment 

Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: The Veterans Benefits 

Administration (VBA), Department of 

Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing an 

opportunity for public comment on the 

proposed collection of 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 allow VA to share claims 

information with the family members or 

designee of severely injured service 

members or beneficiary who are unable 

to communicate with VA due to their 

injuries. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before December 14, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS), http://www.Regulations.gov; or 

to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits 

Administration (20M35), Department of 

Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, 

NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail: 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0736’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through the FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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. 

Title: Authorization to Disclose 

Personal Beneficiary/Claimant 

Information to a Third Party, VA Form 

21–0845. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0736. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 21–0845 is 

completed by severely injured service 

members or beneficiary who are unable 

to communicate with VA due to their 

injuries, to authorize release of certain 

claims information to an agent or 

person(s) whom they designate. The 

form will aid family member(s) in 

making well-informed decisions 

regarding a seriously ill or injured 

claimant or beneficiary and also allow 

the designee to receive updated 

information on certain decisions made 

regarding claims and payments. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 1,667 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 5 minutes. 

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Frequency of Response: On occasion. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

20,000. 

Dated: October 8, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

[FR Doc. E9–24640 Filed 10–13–09; 8:45 am] 

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS 

AFFAIRS 

[OMB Control No. 2900–0465] 

Proposed Information Collection 

(Student Verification of Enrollment) 

Activity: Comment Request 

AGENCY: Veterans Benefits 

Administration, Department of Veterans 

Affairs. 

ACTION: Notice. 

SUMMARY: 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 

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 an individual’s 

continued entitlement to VA benefits. 

DATES: Written comments and 

recommendations on the proposed 

collection of information should be 

received on or before December 14, 

2009. 

ADDRESSES: Submit written comments 

on the collection of information through 

Federal Docket Management System 

(FDMS) at http://www.Regulations.gov; 

or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans 

Benefits Administration (20M35), 

Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 

Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 

20420 or e-mail: 

nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to 

‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–00465’’ in any 

correspondence. During the comment 

period, comments may be viewed online 

through FDMS. 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461–9769 or 

FAX (202) 275–5947. 

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. 

Title: Student Verification of 

Enrollment, VA Form 22–8979. 

OMB Control Number: 2900–0465. 

Type of Review: Extension of a 

currently approved collection. 

Abstract: VA Form 22–8979 contains 

a student’s certification of actual 

attendance and verification of the 

student’s continued enrollment in 

courses leading to a standard college 

degree or in non-college degree 

programs. VA uses the data collected to 

determine the student’s continued 

entitlement to benefits. Students are 

required to submit verification on a 

monthly basis to allow for a frequent, 

periodic release of payment. 

Affected Public: Individuals or 

households. 

Estimated Annual Burden: 17,024 

hours. 

Estimated Average Burden per 

Respondent: 1 minute. 

Frequency of Response: 4 times per 

year. 

Estimated Number of Respondents: 

255,354. 

Estimated Number of Responses: 

1,021,416. 

Dated: October 8, 2009. 

By direction of the Secretary. 

Denise McLamb, 

Program Analyst, Enterprise Records Service. 

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