VA Form 21-530 is necessary to determine whether burial benefits are payable and, if so, to whom. The benefit could not be properly paid without this information.
US Code:
38 USC 2303
Name of Law: Death in Department Facility; Plot Allowance
US Code:
38 USC 2302
Name of Law: Funeral Expenses
Additional questions were added to VA Form 21-530 because entities in the Veterans Benefits Administration required additional information to process the application.
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.