VA shall comply with 38 USC 5126 in processing this form. VA is also reminded that it may not conduct or sponsor a collection that does not display a valid OMB control number and that failure to maintain OMB approval is a complete statutory bar against discretionary adverse action by VA.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
10/31/2023
36 Months From Approved
2,075
0
0
1,038
0
0
53,369
0
0
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), administers an integrated program of benefits and services established by law for veterans, service personnel, and their dependents and/or beneficiaries. Information is requested by this form under the authority of 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23 âBurial Benefits,â including 38 U.S.C. §2302, §2303, §2304, §2307, and §2308.
VA uses the information provided on the form to evaluate the respondentâs eligibility for monetary burial benefits, including the burial allowance, plot or internment allowance, and transportation reimbursement.
Program office was in discussions on use of form and change in format and no decision was made which is why form expired; however, decision was made to continue usage with changes.
US Code:
38 USC 2302
Name of Law: Funeral expenses
US Code:
38 USC 2303
Name of Law: Death in Department facility; plot allowance
US Code:
38 USC 2304
Name of Law: Claims for Reimbursement
US Code:
38 USC 2307
Name of Law: Death from service-connected disability
US Code:
38 USC 2308
Name of Law: Transportation of deceased Veteran to a national cemetery
The respondent burden hour change has increased since the last submission due to the format change of the application form. Additional instructions were added to assist claimants in understanding the available burial benefits and VBA expanded the fully developed claims (FDC) process to include burial benefits. This required adding additional instructions. The FDC program is currently available to compensation service and pension original claims, and now burial benefits, which allows a claimant the opportunity to expedite claims processing when selected.
However, the overall program burden has reduced because the number only reflects the number of burials processed with a form.
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 21P-530EZ Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530EZ)
2900-0003 Supporting Statement.docx
30-Day FRN - 2900-0003 (2020).pdf
Application for Burial Benefits (Under 38 U.S.C. Chapter 23) (VA Form 21P-530EZ)