[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 231 (Tuesday, December 2, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 71506-71507]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-27848]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900-0085]
Proposed Information Collection (Appeal to Board of Veterans'
Appeals) Activity Comment Request
AGENCY: Board of Veterans' Appeals, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Board of Veterans' Appeals (BVA), 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 the
information needed to process appeals for denial of VA benefits.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection
of information should be received on or before February 2, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information
through the Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at
www.Regulations.gov or to Sue Hamlin, Board of Veterans' Appeals
(01C2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20420 or email [email protected]. Please refer to ``OMB
Control No. 2900-0085'' in any correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sue Hamlin at (202) 632-5100.
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, BVA
invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information
is necessary for the proper performance of BVA's functions, including
whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy
of BVA'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. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9.
b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative.
c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date.
d. Motions for Reconsideration.
OMB Control Number: 2900-0085.
Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection.
Abstract:
a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9, may be used by
appellants to complete their appeal to the Board of Veterans' Appeals
(BVA) from a denial of VA benefits. The information is used by BVA to
identify the issues in dispute and prepare a decision responsive to the
appellant's contentions and the legal and factual issues raised.
b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative: When the appellant's
representative withdraws from a case, both the appellant and the BVA
must be informed so that the appellant's rights may be adequately
protected and so that the BVA may meet its statutory obligations to
provide notice to the current representative.
c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date: VA provides hearings to
appellants and their representatives, as required by basic
Constitutional due-process and by Title 38 U.S.C. 7107(b). From time to
time, hearing dates and/or times are changed, hearing requests
withdrawn and new hearings requested after failure to appear at a
scheduled hearing. The information is used to comply with the
appellants' or their representatives' requests.
d. Motions for Reconsideration: Decisions by BVA are final unless
the Chairman orders reconsideration of the decision either on the
Chairman's initiative, or upon motion of a claimant. The Board
Chairman, or his designee, uses the information provided in deciding
whether reconsideration of a Board decision should be granted.
Affected Public: Individuals or households, Business or other for
profit, and Not for profit institutions.
Estimated Total Annual Burden:
a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--50,941 hours.
b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--183 hours.
c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--1,343 hours.
d. Motions for Reconsideration--642 hours.
Estimated Average Burden Per Respondent:
a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--1 hour.
b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--20 minutes.
c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--15 minutes (hearing date
change), 15 minutes (request to withdraw a hearing),--1 hour (requests
change a motion).
d. Motions for Reconsideration--1 hour.
Frequency of Response: On occasion.
Estimated Total Number of Respondents:
a. Appeal to Board of Veterans' Appeals, VA Form 9--50,941
b. Withdrawal of Services by a Representative--550.
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c. Request for Changes in Hearing Date--3,070.
d. Motions for Reconsideration--642.
Dated: November 20, 2014.
By direction of the Secretary.
Crystal Rennie,
Department Clearance Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs.
[FR Doc. 2014-27848 Filed 12-1-14; 8:45 am]
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