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OMB Control No:
2900-0176
ICR Reference No:
202509-2900-005
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
202211-2900-004
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VBA-VR&E-KM
Title:
Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress (VA Form 28-1905c)
Type of Information Collection:
Revision of a currently approved collection
Common Form ICR:
Yes
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
05/22/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
06/30/2026
Responses
791
1,140
Time Burden (Hours)
264
380
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
VA Form 28-1905c, Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress is used to gather the necessary information to determine the claimant’s monthly progression and attendance as outlined in the claimant’s vocational rehabilitation plan. This information is essential to track the type and hours of training as well as the rating of the claimant’s performance toward the completion of his or her training program under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 31 and 38 U.S.C. Chapter 35. Without the information gathered on this form, benefits could be delayed under 38 U.S.C. 501(a).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC Section 3677
Name of Law: Approval of training on the job
US Code:
38 USC Section 501(a)
Name of Law: Rules and regulations
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:
91 FR 12486
03/13/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 30396
05/22/2026
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
Certification of Training Hours, Wages and Progress
28-1905c
Certification of Training Hours, Wages, and Progress
ICR Summary of Burden
Total Request
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
791
1,140
0
-349
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
264
380
0
-116
0
0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
0
0
0
0
Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
No
Burden Increase Due to:
Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion:
Yes
Burden Reduction Due to:
Miscellaneous Actions
Short Statement:
The estimated burden completion time for this form remains unchanged. However, the burden time listed under the cost to the government section has been corrected from 20 minutes to 15 minutes, to accurately reflect that payments are issued in 15-minute intervals.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$55,929
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:
Yes
Description/Changes for Common Form Usage:
Approved RCFs using this ICR
Agency/Sub Agency
RCF ID
RCF Title
RCF Status
IC Title
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:
05/22/2026
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