Notice2023-05662
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation
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Published
March 21, 2023
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation (the Committee), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee for the 2023-2024 membership cycle.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 54 (Tuesday, March 21, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17082-17083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05662]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Disability Compensation
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Advisory Committee on
Disability Compensation (the Committee), is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of
the Advisory Committee for the 2023-2024 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
April 30, 2023, no later than 4 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Packages
received after this time will not be considered for the current
membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to the Designated
Federal Officer (DFO), Jadine Piper, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#e8dad9abb7a9abacabc6beaaa9aba7a89e89c68f879e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8ab8bbc9d5cbc9cec9a4dcc8cbc9c5cafceba4ede5fc">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee provides a Congressionally mandated biennial report to the
Secretary, which includes:
(1) Providing ongoing assessment of the effectiveness, maintenance,
and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities
(VASRD).
(2) Reviewing programs and activities within VA that relate to the
payment of disability compensation and providing recommendations on the
most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating
to disability compensation in the future.
(3) Assessing the needs of Veterans with respect to compensation
benefits and VASRD by meeting with VA officials, Veterans Service
Organizations (VSO), and other stakeholders.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by
VBA.
Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 546 and
operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as
amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
Membership Criteria: VBA is requesting nominations for vacancies on
the Committee. As required by statute, the members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including, but not
limited to:
(1) Individuals with experience with the provision of disability
compensation by the Department; or
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(2) Individuals who are leading medical and scientific experts in
relevant fields.
In accordance with Sec. 546, the Secretary shall determine the
terms of service, and pay and allowances of the Committee members. A
term of service may not exceed four years. The Secretary may reappoint
any member for additional terms of service.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks:
(1) Diversity in professional and personal qualifications (e.g.,
current employment, indicate if retired); (2) Experience working in
large and complex organizations; (3) Experience in military service
(please identify branch, rank, deployments, status to include active/
retired); (4) Current work with Veterans (if employed as by a Veterans
Service Organization, indicate current, prior, or retired and which
organization); (5) Disability compensation subject matter expertise;
and (6) Diversity in demographics (e.g., gender; ethnicity, geographic
location, etc.).
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages must be
typewritten (12-point font) (one nomination per nominator); and the
nomination package should include:
(1) a cover letter from the nominee and (2) a current
r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae (CV). The cover letter must
summarize: The nominee's interest in serving on the committee and
contributions they can make to the work of the committee; any relevant
Veterans' service activities they are currently engaged in; and the
military branch affiliation and timeframe of military service (if
applicable). Finally, the cover letter must include the nominee's
complete contact information (name, address, email address and phone
number); and a statement indicating a willingness to serve as a member
of the Committee and confirming that they are not a Federally-
registered lobbyist.
The r[eacute]sum[eacute]/CV should show professional and/or work
experience and Veterans' service involvement--especially service that
involves disability compensation issues. To promote inclusion and
demographic balance of membership, please include as much information
related to your race, national origin, disability status, minority
Veteran status, or any other factors that may give you a diverse
perspective on disability compensation, as well as a summary of your
experience and qualifications relative to the membership criteria and
professional qualifications listed above.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals must accompany the package when it
is submitted. Letters of nomination submitted without a complete
nomination package will not be considered. If you are submitting a
package on behalf of an individual, it must include all of the required
components and complete contact information. Do not submit a package
without the nominee's consent or awareness.
Membership Terms: Individuals selected for appointment to the
Committee shall be invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members
will receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per
diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented. Every effort is made to ensure that a broad
representation of geographic areas, gender, and racial and ethnic
minority groups, and that the disabled are given consideration for
membership. Appointment to this Committee shall be made without
discrimination because of a person's race, color, religion, sex
(including gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, and
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member
of the Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership.
Dated: March 15, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-05662 Filed 3-20-23; 8:45 am]
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