Camp Lejeune Family Member Program - Reimbursement of Certain Medical Expenses
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/03/2025
08/01/2025
OMB is approving this information collection request for a period of three years during which time the agency will request approval to extend or revise the collection if the agency seeks to continue the information collection activity beyond the period approved under this action.
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Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2028
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2025
23,349
0
21,720
6,246
0
5,838
0
0
0
Under 38 U.S.C. 1787, VA is required to furnish hospital care and medical services to the family members of certain veterans who were stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987. In order to furnish such care, VA must collect necessary information from the family members to ensure that they meet the requirements of the law. The specific hospital care and medical services that VA must provide are for a number of illnesses and conditions connected to exposure to contaminated drinking water while at Camp Lejeune. VA will furnish Camp Lejeune family members with hospital care and medical services for 15 illnesses and conditions that are life threatening and require immediate medical intervention.
The forms in this collection will be used to determine eligibility and reimbursement for this medical care. Some minor changes to the wording in VA Form 10-10068b have been made to clarify the information being collected from the treating physician. Also, VA Form 10-10068b may now be used up to two times annually per patient, and there is an associated increase in the estimated burden hours.
US Code:
38 USC 1787
Name of Law: Health care of family members of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
US Code: 38 USC 1787 Name of Law: Health care of family members of veterans stationed at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
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.