Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 21-535 Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation) Form	Modified
OMB21-535(11-13-07).doc Supporting Statement A	2007-11-13

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28078	Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0005	ICR Reference No: 200706-2900-025
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 200407-2900-006
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0005
Title: Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved with change	Conclusion Date: 01/02/2008
	Date Received in OIRA: 11/14/2007
Terms of Clearance: Approved for a period of one year, during which time VA continue to work toward providing respondents with a fully electronic version of associated forms including the recognition of electronic signatures.

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2009	36 Months From Approved	12/31/2007
Responses	3,600	0	3,600
Time Burden (Hours)	4,320	0	4,320
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 21-535 is used by surviving parents to apply for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), death compensation, and/or accrued benefits. It would be impossible to determine eligibility for these benefits without this form.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 501(a)(2) Name of Law: Rules and regulations
   US Code: 38 USC 1121 Name of Law: Death Compensation - Basic entitlement
   US Code: 38 USC 1310 Name of Law: Deaths entitling survivors to dependency and indemnity compensation
   US Code: 38 USC 5121 Name of Law: Payment of certain accrued benefits upon death of a beneficiary
   US Code: 38 USC 1315 Name of Law: Dependency and indemnity compensation to parents
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 131	07/10/2007
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	72 FR 181	09/19/2007
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)	21-535	Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)

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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	3,600	3,600	0	0	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	4,320	4,320	0	0	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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $378,088

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? Uncollected

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? Uncollected

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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: 11/14/2007

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