Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims) (VA Form 21-4169)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 21-4169 Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims)(VA Form 21-4169) Form	Modified
30-DAY FRN 2900-0094.pdf Supplementary Document	2024-07-08
2024-09376, 60-Day FRN (VAF21-4169).pdf Supplementary Document	2024-06-27
2900-0094, Supporting Statement (VAF21-4169) v1.docx Supporting Statement A	2024-07-08

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28260	Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims)(VA Form 21-4169) Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0094	ICR Reference No: 202404-2900-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202009-2900-021
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-COMP-KM
Title: Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims) (VA Form 21-4169)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 07/08/2024

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	07/31/2024
Responses	849	1,000
Time Burden (Hours)	212	250
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: VA Form 21-4169 is used to gather the necessary information to determine whether a claimant’s service qualifies as service in the Commonwealth Army of the Philippines or recognized guerrilla organizations. The form is used for the sole purpose of collecting the information needed to determine eligibility for benefits based on such service, including service information, proof of service, place of residence, and membership in pro-Japanese, pro-German, or anti-American Filipino organizations. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 101 Name of Law: Definitions
   US Code: 38 USC 6104 Name of Law: Forfeiture for treason
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
	Not associated with rulemaking

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Federal Register Notices & Comments
60-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 35306	05/01/2024
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	89 FR 56023	07/08/2024
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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Number of Information Collection (IC) in this ICR: 1

IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims)(VA Form 21-4169)	21-4169	Supplement to VA Forms 21-526EZ, 21P-534EZ, and 21P-535 (For Philippine Claims)(VA Form 21-4169)

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ICR Summary of Burden

	Total Request	Previously Approved	Change Due to New Statute	Change Due to Agency Discretion	Change Due to Adjustment in Estimate	Change Due to Potential Violation of the PRA
Annual Number of Responses	849	1,000	0	-151	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	212	250	0	-38	0	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Burden increases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: No

Burden Increase Due to:

Burden decreases because of Program Change due to Agency Discretion: Yes

Burden Reduction Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

Short Statement: The respondent burden has decreased due to the estimated number of receivables averaged over the past year.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $9,673

Does this IC contain surveys, censuses, or employ statistical methods? No

Does this ICR request any personally identifiable information (see OMB Circular No. A-130 for an explanation of this term)? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Does this ICR include a form that requires a Privacy Act Statement (see 5 U.S.C. §552a(e)(3))? Please consult with your agency's privacy program when making this determination.     Yes

Is this ICR related to the Affordable Care Act [Pub. L. 111-148 & 111-152]? No

Is this ICR related to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, [Pub. L. 111-203]? No

Is this ICR related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)? No

Is this ICR related to the Pandemic Response? No

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Common Form ICR:  No

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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:

(a) It is necessary for the proper performance of agency functions;

(b) It avoids unnecessary duplication;

(c) It reduces burden on small entities;

(d) It uses plain, coherent, and unambiguous language that is understandable to respondents;

(e) Its implementation will be consistent and compatible with current reporting and recordkeeping practices;

(f) It indicates the retention periods for recordkeeping requirements;

(g) It informs respondents of the information called for under 5 CFR 1320.8 (b)(3) about:

(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;

(h) It was developed by an office that has planned and allocated resources for the efficient and effective management and use of the information to be collected.

(i) It uses effective and efficient statistical survey methodology (if applicable); and

(j) It makes appropriate use of information technology.

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.

Certification Date: 07/08/2024

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