Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form VA Form 21-526EZ Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits Form	Modified
Suppl Stmt, 21-526EZ, (6-23-14).docx Supplementary Document	2014-06-23
SuppStmt 526EZ (7-30-14).docx Supporting Statement A	2014-07-30

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
191044	Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0747	ICR Reference No: 201406-2900-046
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-2900-043
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0747
Title: Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits (VA Form 21-526EZ)
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: 11/24/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 07/30/2014
Terms of Clearance:

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	11/30/2017	36 Months From Approved	04/30/2016
Responses	34,813	0	69,626
Time Burden (Hours)	14,505	0	29,011
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Public Law 110-389, Section 221(a)directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expeditiously process fully developed compensation and pension claims within 90 days after receipt of the claim. The law requires the claimant and the representative submit a certification in writing that is signed and dated by the claimant stating that, as of such date, no additional information or evidence is available or needs to be submitted in order for the claim to be adjudicated. VA Form 21-526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process a fully developed claim for disability compensation and related compensation benefits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 110 - 389 221 Name of Law: Veterans¿ Benefits Improvement Act of 2008
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AO81	Final or interim final rulemaking	79 FR 5769	09/25/2014

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 36584	06/27/2014
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 Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits	VA Form 21-526EZ	Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits

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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	34,813	69,626	0	-34,813	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	14,505	29,011	0	-14,506	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: VA is removing VA Form 21-527EZ, Application for Pension, information collection (IC) from control number 2900-0747 and has assigned it to OMB control number 2900-0002, since it has been transferred to Pension & Fiduciary Service (21P). The only IC attached to 2900-0747 is VA Form 21-526EZ. This change is necessary to provide VA with the flexibility to modify each form on an individual basis instead of limiting the changes to the original control number. VA needs the maximum flexibility because the content of the form is influenced by a multitude of unpredictable forces outside its control. As such, VA needs to maximize its ability to modify the forms consistent with the form contents' dynamic environment.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $1,172,594

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]? 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? 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: 07/30/2014

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