Application submitted by unmarried surviving spouses of veterans for determination of eligibility for VA home loan benefits as authorized by 38 U.S.C. 3701(b)(2). Serves to record application and internal VA processing of request including verification on veterans service-connected death and status of applicant as unmarried surviving spouse.
The increase in burden hours is due to the large increase in application submitted. This is due to a rise in service connected deaths in relation to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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.