Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment) (VA Form 28-10281)
Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (Chapter 31 Veteran Readiness and Employment) (VA Form 28-10281)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
05/04/2026
03/23/2026
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2029
36 Months From Approved
05/31/2026
144,630
0
97,000
24,105
0
16,167
0
0
2,716,970
VA Form 28-10281 is used by a Service member or Veteran to request restoration of entitlement due to effects of a facility closure or program of training or course disapproval. The VR&E program subsequently uses the information on this form to determine if a Service member or Veteran qualifies for restoration of entitlement under 38 U.S.C 3699 (b)(1)(A). Without the information, restoration of entitlement under Chapter 31 could not be determined. Veterans and Service members are able to access and complete the VA Form 28-10281 by using the VA Forms external website âFind a Formâ and submit the completed and signed form one of the following ways: by mail, email to their assigned Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC), in-person to a VA Regional Office, or VR&E out-based location.
The Veteran or Service member receives a notification letter if their request for restoration of entitlement is granted or denied by their assigned VRC.
US Code:
38 USC 501(a)
Name of Law: Rules and Regulations
US Code:
38 USC 3699
Name of Law: Effects of closure or disapproval of education institution
US Code:
38 USC 5101(a)
Name of Law: Claims and Forms
The number of annal burden hours have increased since the number of Veterans in new plans of service enrollments have increased since the last approval.
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.
Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (VA Form 28-10281)