Federal Register #OMB Control No. 29000265

This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), under the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), seeks public comment on an information collection process for personalized career planning and guidance: - Government Buyer: - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Purpose and Scope: - Solicitation concerns the collection of information via VA Form 278832 - Used to determine eligibility for Chapter 36 benefits, which provide educational and vocational counseling - Targeted at eligible transitioning Service members, Veterans, and dependents - Form Updates and Data Collection: - VA Form 278832 has been updated to include new data fields: - Branch of service - Component - Character of discharge - School/training facility attendance - Estimated 11,000 respondents annually - Annual burden estimated at 2,750 hours - No OEMs or Vendors: - This is not a procurement of products or services; no OEMs or vendors are involved - Unique Requirements: - Focus is on gathering more comprehensive eligibility data for improved career planning and guidance services

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to personalized career planning and guidance. This information collection supports eligibility determination for Chapter 36 benefits, which provide educational and vocational counseling to eligible transitioning Service members, Veterans, and dependents. The collection includes updates to VA Form 278832 to capture additional data such as branch of service and character of discharge. Comments on this information collection are invited within 60 days of publication.