Application For VA Educational Benefits (22-1990, 22-1990e, 22-1990n, & 22-1990r)

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form VA Form 22-1990 Application for VA Education Benefits	Form	Modified	Available
2900-0154SS (CR 8 29 14).docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2014-08-29	Available
Suppl Stmt -DOMA, 22-1990 (non-sub).docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2014-06-20	Available
2900-0154 (1990e) DOMA Nonsubstantive.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2014-06-18	Available
2900-0154 (1990) DOMA Nonsubstantive.docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2014-06-18	Available
1990 Matrix.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-05-09	Repair queued
Electronic 1990 Screenshots.doc	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2012-05-09	Repair queued
Non-Substantive_Change_OMB_2900-0154[1].docx	Justification for No Material/Nonsubstantive Change	Uploaded 2012-05-09	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
28383	Application for VA Education Benefits	Form	Modified

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0154	ICR Reference No: 201407-2900-012
Status: Historical Active	Previous ICR Reference No: 201406-2900-031
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: 2900-0154 VBA-EDU-NK
Title: Application For VA Educational Benefits (22-1990, 22-1990e, 22-1990n, & 22-1990r)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular
OIRA Conclusion Action: Approved without change	Conclusion Date: 10/24/2014
	Date Received in OIRA: 08/29/2014
Terms of Clearance:

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	Inventory as of this Action	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	10/31/2017	36 Months From Approved	10/31/2014
Responses	855,652	0	671,087
Time Burden (Hours)	263,826	0	206,919
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0

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Abstract: Veterans, servicepersons and members of the reserves submit these forms to apply for education benefits under chapters 30, 32, and 33 of title 38 U.S.C.; chapters 1606 and 1607 of title 10, U.S.C.; and section 903 of PL 96-342. VA uses this information to determine eligibility for education benefits.

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 3034 Name of Law: Program Administration
   US Code: 38 USC 3241 Name of Law: Requirements
   US Code: 38 USC 3323 Name of Law: Applications; approval
   US Code: 38 USC 5101(a) Name of Law: Claims and Forms
   PL: Pub.L. 96 - 342 903 Name of Law: DoD Authorization Act 1981
   US Code: 10 USC 16136(b) Name of Law: Administration of Program
   US Code: 10 USC 16166(b) Name of Law: Administration of Program
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 314 531 Name of Law: Enlistment, Education, and Training Programs
   PL: Pub.L. 107 - 107 654 Name of Law: Transfer of Entiltement to Educational Assistance Under
   US Code: 38 USC 3323 Name of Law: Administration
  

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:
	79 FR 11	01/16/2014
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	79 FR 113	06/12/2014
Did the Agency receive public comments on this ICR? No

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

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IC Title	Form No.	Form Name
Application for VA Education Benefits	VA Form 22-1990e, VA Form 22-1990, VA Form 22-1990n, VA Form 22-1990R	Application For VA Education Benefits ,   Application For Family Member To Use Transferred Benefits ,   Application For VA Education Benefits Under National Call To Service (NCS) Program ,   Application For Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	Total Approved	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	855,652	671,087	0	0	184,565	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	263,826	206,919	0	0	56,907	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0	0	0	0	0

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

Burden Increase Due to: Miscellaneous Actions

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

Burden Reduction Due to:

Short Statement: The burden increase is due to an increase in the number of individuals applying for education benefits.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $13,164,432

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

Is the Supporting Statement intended to be a Privacy Impact Assessment required by the E-Government Act of 2002? No

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? Uncollected

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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: 08/29/2014

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