Opportunity
Federal Register #29000500
VA Requests Public Comment on Information Collection for Dependent Verification
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
29000500
This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks public comment on a proposed revision to its information collection process for verifying dependents: - Government Buyer: - Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) - Purpose: - Request for public comment on the revision of VA Form 21-0538, used for mandatory verification of dependents for veterans receiving additional compensation - Key Details: - The revision is prompted by an increase in the estimated number of respondents - The information collection is necessary for entitlement determinations - OMB Control Number: 2900-0500 - Estimated annual burden: 23,033 hours for 138,197 respondents - Products/Services: - No products or services are being procured - No OEMs or vendors are mentioned, as this is an information collection activity - Unique Requirements: - The request pertains solely to the collection and verification of information, not to the acquisition of goods or services
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 mandatory verification of dependents. This collection involves the use of VA Form 210538 to verify the status of dependents for whom additional compensation is paid to veterans. The information collected is necessary to continue entitlement determinations. The request is a revision of a currently approved collection due to an increase in the estimated number of respondents. Comments on the collection are due by October 13, 2026.