THIS APPLICATION IS REQUIRED TO FILE A
CLAIM FOR ANY ACCRUED BENEFITS AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF THE
VETERAN'S DEATH IF THE DEPENDENT OR PARENT HAS NOT FILED A CLAIM
FOR DEATH BENEFITS WITH VA FROM 21-535. THE INFORMATION REQUIRED IS
NECESSARY TO DETERMINE ALL PERSONS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PAYMENT OF
THE ACCRUED BENEFITS, 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.