Public Law 110-389, Section 221(a)directs the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to expeditiously process fully developed compensation and pension claims within 90 days after receipt of the claim. The law requires the claimant and the representative submit a certification in writing that is signed and dated by the claimant stating that, as of such date, no additional information or evidence is available or needs to be submitted in order for the claim to be adjudicated. VA Form 21-526EZ is used to collect the information needed to process a fully developed claim for disability compensation and related compensation benefits.
VA is removing VA Form 21-527EZ, Application for Pension, information collection (IC) from control number 2900-0747 and has assigned it to OMB control number 2900-0002, since it has been transferred to Pension & Fiduciary Service (21P). The only IC attached to 2900-0747 is VA Form 21-526EZ. This change is necessary to provide VA with the flexibility to modify each form on an individual basis instead of limiting the changes to the original control number. VA needs the maximum flexibility because the content of the form is influenced by a multitude of unpredictable forces outside its control. As such, VA needs to maximize its ability to modify the forms consistent with the form contents' dynamic environment.
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 21-526EZ Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits
Suppl Stmt, 21-526EZ, (6-23-14).docx
Application for Disability Compensation and Related Compensation Benefits