Federal Register #2900-0004

Notice of Information Collection for D.I.C., Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits Applications

This notice from the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), part of the Department of Veterans Affairs, concerns information collection for applications related to Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.), Survivors Pension, and Accrued Benefits. - No procurement or purchase is being made; this is an information collection notice. - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are requested or mentioned. - The initiative focuses on streamlining and simplifying VA Form 21P534EZ for claimants. - Efforts include reducing form length and complexity to improve user experience. - The form will support both online and paper submissions. - The information collection is subject to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review. - Public comments are solicited to inform the process. - No quantities, part numbers, or technical requirements are provided.

Description

This notice announces that the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The collection pertains to applications for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits. The VBA is undertaking an initiative to streamline and simplify the application form to reduce its length and complexity by the end of Calendar Year 2026. The goal is to enhance the claimant experience, reduce administrative burden, and accommodate submission preferences via VA.gov or paper while preserving accessibility.

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