The Department of Veterans Affairs will resubmit this information collection request at the final rule stage.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
08/31/2015
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2015
300,000
0
300,000
110,000
0
110,000
0
0
0
VA Form 21P-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 2302
Name of Law: Funeral Expenses
US Code:
38 USC 2303
Name of Law: Death in Department Facility; Plot Allowance
The amended collection of information will reduce the information collection burden for surviving spouses seeking burial benefits by using information about the spouse already in VA systems at the date of the veteran's death.
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.
Form VA Form 21P-530 Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530)
Justification Statement_VA FORM 21P-530 final 11-25-13.docx
Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530)