Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the next submission of this collection to OMB for review VA shall report on the status of Dept. efforts to provide respondents with a fully electronic option for completing and submitting associated forms to VA including electronic signature recognition technology.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2010
36 Months From Approved
02/28/2007
23,763
0
18,300
11,882
0
9,150
0
0
0
The information from the claimant enables claims examiners to evaluate the suitability of a training program or evaluate the reasons for unsatisfactory attendance, conduct, or progress.
There is an increase of 2,732 hours from the previous submission. This is based on an increase in the total number of claimants applying for education benefits and two additional education programs that were implemented. We estimate that 920 hours or approximately 34% of this increase is due to implementation of the new programs. We estimate that 1,812 hours or the remaining 66% is due to an increase in number of claimants.
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.