Opportunity
Federal Register #2900-0919
Notice of Information Collection for TSGLI Application and Appeal Forms
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
April 29, 2026
Respond By
May 29, 2026
Identifier
2900-0919
This notice announces a proposed information collection by the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, regarding the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance-Traumatic Injury Protection Program (TSGLI): - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Benefits Administration - Purpose: - Soliciting public comment on the use of two forms for TSGLI benefits: - SGLV 8600: TSGLI Benefits Application - SGLV 8600a: TSGLI Appeal Request Form - OEMs and Vendors: - The Prudential Insurance Company of America (Prudential) is the insurer for the TSGLI program - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is an information collection notice - Forms are used by current or former uniformed service members to apply for or appeal TSGLI benefits - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Collection authorized under 38 U.S.C. 1980A and 38 CFR 9.20 - Estimated annual burden: 7,580 hours with 758 respondents - No procurement or acquisition of goods/services is involved
Description
This notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The collection involves the application and appeal request form for the TSGLI program, which provides traumatic injury protection benefits to servicemembers. The forms are used by members or former members of the uniformed services to request or appeal TSGLI benefits. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent by May 29, 2026.