Application Request to Add and/or Remove Dependents (VA Form 21-686c)
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
07/26/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
369,162
0
184,581
0
0
0
VA Form 21-686c is used to gather the necessary information to determine eligibility for additional benefits for dependents. Without this information, entitlement to these benefits could not be determined.
US Code:
38 USC 1115
Name of Law: Additional Compensation for Dependents
US Code:
38 USC 501(a)
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations
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.