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OMB Control No:
2900-0098
ICR Reference No:
202307-2900-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202109-2900-010
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-EDU-YA
Title:
Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapter 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 22-5490)
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:
01/05/2024
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
11/30/2023
Terms of Clearance:
OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
01/31/2027
36 Months From Approved
01/31/2025
Responses
83,972
0
63,807
Time Burden (Hours)
48,983
0
47,855
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
Abstract:
Spouses, surviving spouses, and children of veterans or servicemembers must submit evidence to establish basic eligibility for and entitlement to Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under chapter 35, title 38, U. S. C. VA Form 22-5490 serves as the procedural requirement for these applicants to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for DEA benefits. VA claims examiners use the information from this collection to help determine whether an applying individual qualifies for DEA or Fry Scholarship benefits. The information will also be used to determine if the program of education the applicant wishes to pursue is approved for educational assistance. The information on the form can be obtained only from the claimant, and a determination cannot be made without the information.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 5113
Name of Law: Effective dates of educational benefits
US Code:
38 USC 3513
Name of Law: Veterans' Benefits (dependent application)
US Code:
38 USC 5101
Name of Law: Claims and forms
US Code:
38 USC 5102
Name of Law: Application forms furnished upon request; notice to claimants of incomplete applications
PL:
Pub.L. 113 - 146 701-702
Name of Law: Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
US Code:
38 USC 5103
Name of Law: Notice to claimants of required information and evidence
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:
88 FR 67452
09/29/2023
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
88 FR 26369
11/30/2023
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
Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits
VA Form 22-5490, 5490
DEPENDENTS' APPLICATION FOR VA EDUCATION BENEFITS
,
Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapter 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.)
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
83,972
63,807
0
20,165
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
48,983
47,855
0
1,128
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:
The burden has increased since the previous approval due to an increase in the number of claimants who applied for “Dependents’ Educational Benefits (DEA)”, available under the chapter 35 program, and the “Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (FRY)”, which is available under the chapter 33 program. This renewal covers only the data periods for calendar years 2021 and 2022. During the next ICR renewal submission, the substantive revisions made to the form and the resulting burden calculation as a result, will be captured at that time since it was in September, 2023 when we made these significant revisions.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$759,736
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?
No
Agency Contact:
Maribel Aponte 202 266-4688 maribel.aponte@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:
11/30/2023
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