THIS APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A
CLAIM FOR ACCRUED BENEFITS FOR PRIOR LAW PENSION DUE AT THE
VETERAN'S DEATH WHICH WAS WITHHELD DURING HOSPITALIZATION,
INSTITUTIONAL OR DOMICILIARY CARE WHEN VA FORM 21-534 OR 21-535 HAS
NOT BEEN FILED. THE INFORMATION GATHERED IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE
A 1 PERSONS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF THE ACCRUED PAYMENTS
AND TO INSURE THAT THE APPROPRIATE CLAIMANT OR CLASS OF CLAIMANTS
ARE PAID. AUTHORITY IS 38 U.S.C. 3021
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.