E7-19018. Proposed Information Collection Activity: Proposed Collection; Comment Request  

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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 Start Printed Page 54981proposed 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 apply for increased disability compensation based on unemployability.

    DATES:

    Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 26, 2007.

    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 e-mail to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to “OMB Control No. 2900-0404” in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov.

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    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

    Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 461-9769 or FAX (202) 275-5947.

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    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: Veteran's Application for Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability, VA Form 21-8940.

    OMB Control Number: 2900-0404.

    Type of Review: Extension 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 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.

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    Dated: September 20, 2007.

    By direction of the Secretary.

    Denise McLamb,

    Program Analyst, Records Management Service.

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    [FR Doc. E7-19018 Filed 9-26-07; 8:45 am]

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Document Information

Comments Received:
0 Comments
Published:
09/27/2007
Department:
Veterans Affairs Department
Entry Type:
Notice
Action:
Notice.
Document Number:
E7-19018
Dates:
Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before November 26, 2007.
Pages:
54980-54981 (2 pages)
Docket Numbers:
OMB Control No. 2900-0404
PDF File:
e7-19018.pdf