Veteran's Application for
Increased Compensation Based on Unemployability (VA Form
21-8940)
Reinstatement with change of a previously approved collection
No
Regular
05/13/2021
Requested
Previously Approved
36 Months From Approved
19,609
0
14,707
0
0
0
VA Form 21-8940 is used by veterans to
apply for increased VA disability compensation based on the
inability to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation
due to service-connected disabilities. Without this information,
entitlement to individual unemployability benefits could not be
determined.
US Code:
38
USC 1163 Name of Law: Trial work periods and vocational
rehabilitation for certain veterans with total disability
ratings.
The respondent burden has
decreased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over
the past year.
$953,970
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
Maribel Aponte 202 266-4688
maribel.aponte@va.gov
No
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.