Federal Register #29000018

VA Seeks Public Comment on Accreditation Information Collection for Service Organization Representatives

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding its information collection process for accrediting Service Organization Representatives. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of General Counsel - Purpose: - Collect information for applications, recertifications, and cancellations of accreditation for Service Organization Representatives - Uses VA Form 21 for these processes - Respondent Details: - Estimated 4,510 respondents annually (including new applicants, recertifications, and cancellation requests) - Estimated annual burden of 1,010 hours - Requirements: - Ensures representatives meet regulatory eligibility to assist claimants with VA benefits - Includes provisions for cancellation of accreditation due to misconduct, incompetence, or resignation - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved; this is an administrative information collection activity

Description

This notice announces that the Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit a collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The collection pertains to the application for accreditation as a Service Organization Representative, which allows representatives to assist benefit claimants before the VA. The information collected will be used to determine eligibility and ensure representatives meet regulatory requirements. Comments on the proposed information collection are due by May 29, 2026.

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