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OMB Control No:
2900-0009
ICR Reference No:
202502-2900-004
Status:
Active
Previous ICR Reference No:
202404-2900-009
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-VR&E-YA
Title:
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits For Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 28-1900)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action:
Approved without change
Conclusion Date:
12/01/2025
Retrieve Notice of Action (NOA)
Date Received in OIRA:
08/29/2025
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
12/31/2028
36 Months From Approved
11/30/2025
Responses
133,399
0
97,000
Time Burden (Hours)
33,350
0
16,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,448,823,300
0
0
Abstract:
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) administers an integrated program of benefits and services, established by law, for Veterans and Service members. Title 38 U.S.C. 501(a) provides VA the authority to collect this information. VA Form 28-1900, Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) is necessary in the determination of eligibility for and entitlement to these benefits under 38 U.S.C. 3102 and 38 CFR ยง21.40.
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 501(a)(1)
Name of Law: Rules and regulations
US Code:
38 USC 5101
Name of Law: Claims and Forms
US Code:
38 USC 3102
Name of Law: Basic Entitlement
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:
90 FR 27758
06/27/2025
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
90 FR 42307
08/29/2025
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 Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits for Claimants with Service-Connected disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.)
28-1900
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C.)(28-1900)
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C.)(28-1900)
28-1900
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38 U.S.C.)(28-1900)
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
133,399
97,000
0
133,399
-97,000
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
33,350
16,167
0
33,350
-16,167
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
4,448,823,300
0
0
4,448,823,300
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:
There was an increase in burden by 5 minutes due to additional instructions for applying for Chapter 31 benefits. The instructions have been updated to include the procedures for re-applying for Chapter 31 benefits.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$9,432,243
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:
Dorothy Glasgow 240 205-5190 dorothy.glasgow@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:
08/29/2025
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