Notice 1 May 2025 public meeting, veterans affairs, regulatory notice, research committee, health impact

🏥Notice of Meeting for Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses Research Committee

The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a public meeting for the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses. The meeting will discuss research strategies and plans related to health consequences from military service during the Gulf War. Public comments are encouraged, with specific instructions for participation provided.

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Notice 1 May 2025 public comment, veterans affairs, teleconference, research committee, health studies, gulf war

🏥Research Advisory Committee Meeting on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a teleconference for the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, scheduled for May 13-14, 2025. The committee will discuss health research related to Gulf War veterans and include a public comment period for attendees.

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 healthcare, veterans affairs, construction, environmental assessment, leasing

🏥Draft Environmental Assessment for VA Build-To-Suit Lease Program

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announces the availability of the Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for the Build-to-Suit Lease Program. The Draft PEA analyzes lease actions which include construction, renovation, repair, and operation of outpatient clinics, community living centers, and other similar leased medical facilities identified under the VA Office of Real Property build-to-suit program. VA is requesting comments on the Draft PEA.

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Notice 29 Apr 2025 veterans affairs, financial implications, business planning, dependency and indemnity compensation, cost of living adjustments

💰VA Announces COLA for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation

As required by the Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2024, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is hereby giving notice of Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) in certain benefit rates. These COLAs affect the Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) program. The amount of the adjustment is tied to the increase in Social Security benefits effective December 1, 2024, as announced by the Social Security Administration (SSA). SSA has announced an increase of 2.5%.

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Notice 22 Apr 2025 compliance, regulations, information collection, veterans affairs

📝Notice on Certification of Change or Correction of Name Insurance

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.

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Notice 22 Apr 2025 compliance, information collection, veterans affairs, recordkeeping, flight schools

📄Notice on Recordkeeping at Flight Schools by Department of Veterans Affairs

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden, and it includes the actual data collection instrument.

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Notice 18 Apr 2025 compliance, information collection, veterans affairs, paperwork reduction act, government regulation

📄Notice of Information Collection by Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Benefits Administration, 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.

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Notice 18 Apr 2025 compliance, information collection, public comment, veterans affairs, health eligibility center

📝Notice of Information Collection by Department of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration (VHA), 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.

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Notice 9 Apr 2025 compliance, information collection, veterans affairs, paperwork reduction act, funeral services

⚰️Certification Requirements for Funeral Honors Providers

National Cemetery Administration, 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.

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Rule 24 Mar 2025 healthcare, regulations, veterans affairs, telemedicine, drug enforcement, opioids

💊Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Regulations

In the January 17, 2025, issue of the Federal Register, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services published two final rules related to the practice of telemedicine, titled "Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter" and "Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients." These final rules were originally scheduled to become final on February 18, 2025. In accordance with the Presidential Memorandum of January 20, 2025, titled "Regulatory Freeze Pending Review," the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services delayed the effective dates of these two final rules to March 21, 2025, by issuing a final rule; delay of effective dates and request for comments in the February 19, 2025, issue of the Federal Register. The Drug Enforcement Administration received 32 comments in response to the request for public comments regarding the delayed effective date. Considering these comments, the Department of Justice wishes to further postpone the effective dates for the purpose of further reviewing any questions of fact, law, and policy that the rules may raise. Therefore, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Health and Human Services will delay the effective date of the two final rules titled "Expansion of Buprenorphine Treatment via Telemedicine Encounter" and "Continuity of Care via Telemedicine for Veterans Affairs Patients" to December 31, 2025.

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