Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits For Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 28-1900)
ICR 202502-2900-004 · OMB 2900-0009 · Received in OIRA
Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits For Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 28-1900)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
08/29/2025
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
133,399
97,000
33,350
16,167
4,448,823,300
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 and Service members. Title 38 U.S.C. 501(a) provides VA the authority to collect this information. VA Form 28-1900, Application for Veteran Readiness and Employment Benefits for Claimants with Service-Connected Disabilities (Chapter 31, Title 38, U.S.C.) is necessary in the determination of eligibility for and entitlement to these benefits under 38 U.S.C. 3102 and 38 CFR §21.40.
There was an increase in burden by 5 minutes due to additional instructions for applying for Chapter 31 benefits. The instructions have been updated to include the procedures for re-applying for Chapter 31 benefits.
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.