Opportunity
Federal Register #2900-0500
Request for Public Comment on Mandatory Verification of Dependents Information Collection by Veterans Affairs
Buyer
Veterans Affairs Department
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
October 13, 2026
Identifier
2900-0500
This opportunity is a regulatory notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeking 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 210538, used for mandatory verification of dependents for veterans receiving additional compensation - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for products or services - No products or services are being requested - Key details: - The notice outlines the estimated annual burden and number of respondents - Public feedback is sought on the necessity, accuracy, and burden minimization of the information collection process - The process centers on the use of VA Form 210538 - No unique technical or product requirements beyond the regulatory information collection activity
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 determine continued entitlement to benefits. The notice invites comments on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to minimize the burden of this information collection.