Reimbursement of Qualifying Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans
Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection
Yes
Regular
05/06/2026
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
80
0
480
0
0
0
The VAâs authority to provide reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses for certain covered Veterans is found in Section 236 of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Public Law 115-141 (March 23, 2018) (the â2018 Actâ) and Section 235 of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Public Law 115-244 (September 21, 2018) (the â2019 Actâ), which renewed and extended in nearly identical form Section 260 of the prior authorizing â2017 Act,â Public Law 114-223. VA has eliminated the section in the regulations that specifies an expiration date in order to accommodate Congressional renewal and extension of this authority under subsequent appropriations law.
Veterans with a service-connected disability that results in their inability to procreate without the use of fertility treatments are authorized to receive reimbursement for certain adoption-related expenses for an adoption that is finalized after September 29, 2016 (the date the 2017 Act was enacted). To implement this benefit, VA uses VA Form 10-10152, which requires any Veteran requesting reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses to submit required documentation and evidence to support eligibility.
PL:
Pub.L. 114 - 223 260
Name of Law: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropri
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 141 236
Name of Law: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
PL:
Pub.L. 115 - 244 235
Name of Law: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
There is no change in the burden hours from the last clearance for this collection -- however, this is a reinstatement and burden hours are reflected in ROCIS as an increase.
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 10-10152 Reimbursement Request for Qualifying Adoption Expenses
30-day FRN_2900-0860_Reimb of Qual Adoption Exp for Certain Vets_pub 05062026.pdf
SSA_2900-0860_Reimb of Qualifying Adoption Exp for Certain Vets_updated May 2026.docx
Reimbursement of Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans