Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapter 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 22-5490)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status
Form 22-5490 Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits Form	Modified
Form 22-5490 Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits Form	Modified
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 2900-0098 (10-15-2024).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-15
SUPPORTING STATEMENT 2900-0098 (10-15-2024).docx Supporting Statement A	2024-10-15

IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
28269	Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits Form	Modified
28269	Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0098	ICR Reference No: 202410-2900-012
Status: Historical Inactive	Previous ICR Reference No: 202307-2900-004
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-EDU-YA
Title: Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapter 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.) (VA Form 22-5490)
Type of Information Collection: Extension without change of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Comment filed on proposed rule and continue	Conclusion Date: 10/23/2024
	Date Received in OIRA: 10/21/2024
Terms of Clearance: OMB files this comment in accordance with 5 CFR 1320.11(c). This OMB action is not an approval to conduct or sponsor an information collection under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the OMB Control Number will not appear in the active inventory. This action has no effect on any current approvals. In the preamble of the final rule, the agency should provide to OMB a summary of all comments received on the proposed information collection and identify any changes made in response to these comments. In the future, the agency should submit proposed rule packages to OMB not later than the day on which the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is published in the Federal Register, as required by 5 CFR 1320.11(b).

	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	01/31/2027	36 Months From Approved	01/31/2027
Responses	83,972	0	83,972
Time Burden (Hours)	48,983	0	48,983
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Spouses, surviving spouses, and children of veterans or servicemembers must submit evidence to establish basic eligibility for and entitlement to Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA) under chapter 35, title 38, U. S. C. VA Form 22-5490 serves as the procedural requirement for these applicants to apply to the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for DEA benefits. VA claims examiners use the information from this collection to help determine whether an applying individual qualifies for DEA or Fry Scholarship benefits. The information will also be used to determine if the program of education the applicant wishes to pursue is approved for educational assistance. The information on the form can be obtained only from the claimant, and a determination cannot be made without the information.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 5103 Name of Law: Notice to claimants of required information and evidence
   US Code: 38 USC 5113 Name of Law: Effective dates of educational benefits
   US Code: 38 USC 3513 Name of Law: Veterans' Benefits (dependent application)
   US Code: 38 USC 5101 Name of Law: Claims and forms
   US Code: 38 USC 5102 Name of Law: Application forms furnished upon request; notice to claimants of incomplete applications
   PL: Pub.L. 113 - 146 701-702 Name of Law: Veterans Access, Choice, and Accountability Act of 2014
  

Citations for New Statutory Requirements: None

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Associated Rulemaking Information
RIN:	Stage of Rulemaking:	Federal Register Citation:	Date:
2900-AQ88	Proposed rulemaking	88 FR 33672	05/24/2023

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Federal Register Notices & Comments

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
Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits	22-5490	Dependents' Application for VA Education Benefits (Under Provisions of Chapter 33 and 35, Title 38, U.S.C.

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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: No

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement:

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $911,376

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: 10/21/2024

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