This form is used in a joint effort between VA and the Department of Defense (DoD), as recommended by former President Bushâs Interagency Task Force on Returning Global War on Terror Heroes, to determine an injured or ill Global War on Terrorism (GWOT) service memberâs military readiness fitness for military retention, level of disability for retirement, and VA Disability compensation.
VA Form 21-0819 has been updated, to include:
⢠A new title.
⢠New standardization data points; to include optical character recognition boxes. This is a non-substantive change.
⢠The burden has been decreased from 30 to 15 minutes.
US Code:
38 USC 5101
Name of Law: Veteran's Benefits
1. The respondent burden has been decreased in half; from 30 to 15 minutes.
2. VA Form 21-0819 has been updated, to include:
⢠A new title.
⢠New standardization data points; to include optical character recognition boxes. However, this change is non-substantive.
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.