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)

Forms and Documents

Document Name	Status

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IC Document Collections

IC ID	Document Title	Status
276175	Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (VA Form 28-10281) Form and Instruction	New
255310	28-10281 – Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training Or Course Disapproval Form	Removed

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0923	ICR Reference No: 202507-2900-002
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202208-2900-005
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VBA-VR&E-KM
Title: 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)
Type of Information Collection: Revision of a currently approved collection	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 03/23/2026

	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved	03/31/2026
Responses	144,630	97,000
Time Burden (Hours)	24,105	16,167
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	2,716,970

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Abstract: 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 “Find a Form” 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.

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Authorizing Statute(s): 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
  

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:
	91 FR 389	01/06/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 13931	03/23/2026
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
28-10281 – Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training Or Course Disapproval	28-10281	Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval
Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (VA Form 28-10281)	28-10281	Request for Restoration of Entitlement due to Facility Closure, Program of Training or Course Disapproval (VA Form 28-10281)

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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	144,630	97,000	0	144,630	-97,000	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	24,105	16,167	0	24,105	-16,167	0
Annual Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	2,716,970	0	0	-2,716,970	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 number of annal burden hours have increased since the number of Veterans in new plans of service enrollments have increased since the last approval.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $10,226,353

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: 03/23/2026

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