Federal Register #29000004

VA Seeks Public Comment on Streamlined DIC, Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits Application Process

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding a proposed revision to its information collection process for DIC, Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits applications. - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - No OEMs or commercial vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement of products or services. - Products/Services Requested: - Public feedback on the revised VA Form 21P534EZ, used for applications for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits - The form is being streamlined from 20 pages to 7 pages - The average respondent burden is being reduced from 40 minutes to 25 minutes - Estimated 110,000 respondents per year, with a total annual burden of 45,833 hours - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The agency seeks comments on the necessity, utility, and burden of the information collection - Suggestions for improving the process are encouraged - This is an information collection activity, not a procurement or contract opportunity

Description

The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking public comment on the proposed collection of information related to the Application for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC), Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits. The collection involves the use of VA Form 21P534EZ, which is primarily used for the Fully Developed Claims program for pension claims, DIC, and accrued claims. The initiative aims to streamline and simplify the form by reducing its length and complexity to enhance claimant experience and reduce administrative burden. Comments on the proposed collection are due by August 24, 2026.

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