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🎖️Proclamation of National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day

This proclamation honors American service members who were captured during wartime, expressing gratitude for their sacrifices. The President emphasizes commitment to veterans' welfare, particularly addressing homelessness and the memory of former prisoners of war. It calls upon citizens and officials to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities to recognize veteran contributions.

🏥New VA Application Process for Extended Care Services

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 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.

📄Agency Notice on VA Benefits Information Collection

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.

💵Veterans Pension and DIC Programs COLA Adjustments Announced

As required by law, VA is hereby giving notice of COLA in certain benefit rates and income limitations. These COLAs affect the Pension and Parents' DIC programs. The rate 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%.

🎓Notice of Change in Student Status - Veterans Affairs

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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.

💊Telemedicine Regulation for Buprenorphine Treatment Updated

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 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 are delaying the effective dates of these two final rules to March 21, 2025, and are soliciting public comments specifically regarding this delayed effective date.

🏥Notice of Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board Meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a meeting of the Health Systems Research Scientific Merit Review Board, which will discuss research proposals focusing on improving the quality of life for disabled veterans. The meeting will include both open and closed sessions, emphasizing the review of scientific merit and qualifications of personnel involved in the research.

📝VA Rehabilitation Research Meeting Notice – March 2025

🎖️Notice of Meeting for the Advisory Committee on Veterans Services

🎖️Grant Application Notice for Supportive Services to Veterans

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), 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.