2017-04302. Agency Information Collection Activity (Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire (VA Form 21-0960M-16))  

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    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 Start Printed Page 12704concerning 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.

    VA Form 21-0960 series is used to gather necessary information from a claimant's treating physician regarding the results of medical examinations. VA gathers medical information related to the claimant that is necessary to adjudicate the claim for VA disability benefits. The Disability Benefit Questionnaire title will include the name of the specific disability for which it will gather information. VAF 21-0960M-16, Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire, will gather information related to the claimant's diagnosis of a wrist condition.

    DATES:

    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 5, 2017.

    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 nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0805” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the FDMS.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632-8924 or FAX (202) 632-8925.

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    SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

    Under the PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13; 44 U.S.C. 3501-21), 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: (Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire (VA Form 21-0960M-16))

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0805.

    Type of Review: Extension of an approved collection.

    Abstract: VA Form 21-0960 series is used to gather necessary information from a claimant's treating physician regarding the results of medical examinations. VA gathers medical information related to the claimant that is necessary to adjudicate the claim for VA disability benefits. The Disability Benefit Questionnaire title will include the name of the specific disability for which it will gather information. VAF 21-0960M-16, Wrist Conditions Disability Benefits Questionnaire, will gather information related to the claimant's diagnosis of a wrist condition.

    Affected Public: Individuals or households.

    Estimated Annual Burden: 20,000.

    Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes.

    Frequency of Response: One time.

    Estimated Number of Respondents: 40,000.

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    By direction of the Secretary.

    Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,

    Department Clearance Officer, Office of Privacy and Records Management, Department of Veterans Affairs.

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    [FR Doc. 2017-04302 Filed 3-3-17; 8:45 am]

    BILLING CODE 8320-01-P

Document Information

Published:
03/06/2017
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
2017-04302
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before May 5, 2017.
Pages:
12703-12704 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-0805
PDF File:
2017-04302.Pdf