Reimbursement of Qualifying Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
Form 10-10152 Reimbursement Request for Qualifying Adoption Expenses	Form	Modified	Available
30-day FRN_2900-0860_Reimb of Qual Adoption Exp for Certain Vets_pub 05062026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-06	Available
60-day FRN_2900-0860_Reimb of Qual Adoption Exp for Certain Vets_pub 02202026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-02	Available
SSA_2900-0860_Reimb of Qualifying Adoption Exp for Certain Vets_updated May 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-06	Available

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
226992	Reimbursement of Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans	Form	Modified	Reimbursement Request for Qualifying Adoption Expenses

ICR Details

OMB Control No: 2900-0860	ICR Reference No: 202601-2900-004
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No: 202211-2900-013
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VHA-2900-0860
Title: Reimbursement of Qualifying Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans
Type of Information Collection: Reinstatement without change of a previously approved collection	Common Form ICR:  Yes
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/06/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	80	0
Time Burden (Hours)	480	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: The VA’s authority to provide reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses for certain covered Veterans is found in Section 236 of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018, Public Law 115-141 (March 23, 2018) (the “2018 Act”) and Section 235 of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019, Public Law 115-244 (September 21, 2018) (the “2019 Act”), which renewed and extended in nearly identical form Section 260 of the prior authorizing “2017 Act,” Public Law 114-223. VA has eliminated the section in the regulations that specifies an expiration date in order to accommodate Congressional renewal and extension of this authority under subsequent appropriations law. Veterans with a service-connected disability that results in their inability to procreate without the use of fertility treatments are authorized to receive reimbursement for certain adoption-related expenses for an adoption that is finalized after September 29, 2016 (the date the 2017 Act was enacted). To implement this benefit, VA uses VA Form 10-10152, which requires any Veteran requesting reimbursement of qualifying adoption expenses to submit required documentation and evidence to support eligibility.

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Authorizing Statute(s): PL: Pub.L. 114 - 223 260 Name of Law: Continuing Appropriations and Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropri
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 141 236 Name of Law: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2018
   PL: Pub.L. 115 - 244 235 Name of Law: Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2019
  

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 8310	02/20/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 24645	05/06/2026
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
Reimbursement of Adoption Expenses for Certain Veterans	10-10152	Reimbursement Request for Qualifying Adoption Expenses

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ICR Summary of Burden

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	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	80	0	0	80	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	480	0	0	480	0	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: There is no change in the burden hours from the last clearance for this collection -- however, this is a reinstatement and burden hours are reflected in ROCIS as an increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $7,000

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:  Yes

Description/Changes for Common Form Usage: 

Approved RCFs using this ICR

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Agency/Sub Agency	RCF ID	RCF Title	RCF Status	IC Title

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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: 05/06/2026

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