Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation) (VA Form 21P-535)
No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection
No
Regular
09/22/2022
Requested
Previously Approved
07/31/2024
07/31/2024
3,600
3,600
4,320
4,320
103,068
103,068
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. 38 U.S.C. §§ 1121 and 1310 provide for payment of Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) or death compensation to parents of a Veteran whose death is service-connected. Parents must also meet income limitations to be eligible for benefits. 38 U.S.C. § 5121 provides for payment of accrued benefits.
US Code:
38 USC 501(a)(2)
Name of Law: Rules and regulations
US Code:
38 USC 1310
Name of Law: Deaths entitling survivors to dependency and indemnity compensation
US Code:
38 USC 1315
Name of Law: Dependency and indemnity compensation to parents
US Code:
38 USC 1121
Name of Law: Death Compensation - Basic entitlement
US Code:
38 USC 5121
Name of Law: Payment of certain accrued benefits upon death of a beneficiary
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-535 Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)
WHITE PAPER - 21P-535_PFS.docx
2900-0005 30-Day FRN (21P-535).pdf
Application for DIC by Parent(s) (Including Accrued Benefits and Death Compensation)