Approved for 18
months. VA has initiated a review of the C&P application
process to identify burden-reduction opportunities. VA will provide
OMB with periodic updates on the progress of this effort. Upon
resubmission of this collection, VA and OMB will revisit the burden
issue and discuss opportunities for burden reduction through
consolidation of forms or other means.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
12/31/2004
12/31/2004
06/30/2003
20,880
0
20,880
25,056
0
25,056
0
0
0
VA Foirm 21-535 is used to gather the
necessary information to determine a parent's eligibiity,
dependency and income, as applicable, for the death benefit
sought.
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:
(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;
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.