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OMB Control No:
ICR Reference No:
202601-2900-006
Status:
Received in OIRA
Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency:
VA
Agency Tracking No:
VHA-2900-NEW
Title:
Readjustment Counseling Services Eligibility Determinations
Type of Information Collection:
New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)
Common Form ICR:
No
Type of Review Request:
Regular
Date Submitted to OIRA:
05/27/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
Expiration Date
36 Months From Approved
Responses
17,672
0
Time Burden (Hours)
8,836
0
Cost Burden (Dollars)
0
0
Abstract:
Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1712A, VA is required to provide readjustment counseling, through Vet Centers, to certain individuals. The criteria for eligibility is further set forth in 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C). The eligibility criteria in 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C) dictates the type of documentation that must be presented by an individual in order to establish eligibility for readjustment counseling. In order for VA to determine whether individuals seeking readjustment counseling are eligible for such services, individuals must provide VA with certain documentation. In many cases, eligibility determinations may be based upon existing information in VA databases – and the individual does not need to provide any additional documentation to VA. In other cases, the Vet Center staff must collect documentation from individuals who are seeking readjustment counseling during the intake process. Vet Center staff reviews the provided documentation to determine whether the individual is eligible for readjustment counseling services pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C).
Authorizing Statute(s):
US Code:
38 USC 1712A
Name of Law: Eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services
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 9335
02/25/2026
30-day Notice:
Federal Register Citation:
Citation Date:
91 FR 31527
05/27/2026
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
Readjustment Counseling Services (RCS) Eligibility Determinations
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
17,672
0
0
17,672
0
0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)
8,836
0
0
8,836
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:
This is a new collection, and all burden hours are considered a program increase.
Annual Cost to Federal Government:
$94,357
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:
Frances O'Donnell 703 405-2449 fran.odonnell@cathexiscorp.com
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:
05/27/2026
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