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OMB Control No:
2900-0747
ICR Reference No:
201811-2900-001
Status:
Historical Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
201711-2900-006
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-COMP-NK
Title:
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved with change
Conclusion Date:
09/16/2019
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
05/15/2019
Terms of Clearance:
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
09/30/2022
36 Months From Approved
03/31/2021
Responses
1,360,000
0
34,813
Time Burden (Hours)
498,667
0
14,505
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Public Law 110-389, Section 221(a)directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expeditiously process fully developed compensation and pension claims within 90 days after receipt of the claim. VA Form 21-526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process a fully developed claim for disability compensation and/or related compensation benefits. Though the law requires the claimant submit a certification in writing that states no additional information or evidence is available or needs to be submitted in order for the claim to be adjudicated via the fully developed claim program, the form has evolved into a standard claim form to be used for any benefit associated with disability compensation; to include new or initial claims, reopened claims, and claims for increase.
Authorizing Statute(s):
PL:
Pub.L. 110 - 389 221
Name of Law: Veterans¿ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008
US Code:
38 USC 5101
Name of Law: Claims and Forms
Citations for New Statutory Requirements:
None
Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:
Stage of Rulemaking:
Federal Register Citation:
Date:
Not associated with rulemaking
Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
83 FR 25256
11/20/2018
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
84 FR 7106
04/10/2019
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR?
No
Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR:
1
IC Title
Form No.
Form Name
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
VA Form 21-526EZ
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Approved
Previously Approved
Change Due to New Statute
Change Due to Agency Discretion
Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate
Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses
1,360,000
34,813
0
1,325,187
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
498,667
14,505
0
484,162
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Increase Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Reduction Due to:
Short Statement:
VA Form 21-526EZ is being resubmitted to correct the previous estimate of burden. The publication of RIN 2900-AO81, Standard Claims and Appeals final rule on 9/24/2014, required submission of all claims on a standardized form, greatly increasing the total number of respondents. Unfortunately, the previous justification did not include updates to the increase in respondents and burden estimate. This resubmission corrects that error. Within the new burden estimate, VA has separated out the paper and electronic burdens for tracking/informational purposes as we move to continue improving our electronic claims process. VA increased the burden, due to: • New or initial claims received, • Reopened claims received, • Increased claims received, and • General program changes, such as regulatory changes and the discontinuance of other claim forms (if any). This new estimate of respondents has increased the burden estimate.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$59,253,538
Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods?
No
Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see
OMB Circular No. A-130
for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see
5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3)
)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.
Yes
Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]?
No
Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]?
No
Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)?
No
Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response?
Uncollected
Agency Contact:
Danny Green 202 421-1354 danny.green2@va.gov
Common Form ICR:
No
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;
(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;
(c) It reduces burden on small entities;
(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;
(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;
(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;
(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.
(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and
(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.
Certification Date:
05/15/2019
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