Readjustment Counseling Services Eligibility Determinations

Forms and Documents

Forms and supporting documents for this ICR

Document	Type	Status	Availability
30-day FRN_2900-NEW_RCS Eligibility Determinations_published 05272026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-05-27	Repair queued
60-day FRN_2900-NEW_RCS Eligibility Determinations_published 02252026.pdf	Supplementary Document	Uploaded 2026-03-02	Available
SSA_2900-NEW_RCS Eligibility Determinations_updated May 2026.docx	Supporting Statement A	Uploaded 2026-05-27	Repair queued

IC Document Collections

Information collection document groups

IC ID	Collection	Type	Status	Form
278764	Readjustment Counseling Services (RCS) Eligibility Determinations		New

ICR Details

OMB Control No:	ICR Reference No: 202601-2900-006
Status: Received in OIRA	Previous ICR Reference No:
Agency/Subagency: VA	Agency Tracking No: VHA-2900-NEW
Title: Readjustment Counseling Services Eligibility Determinations
Type of Information Collection: New collection (Request for a new OMB Control Number)	Common Form ICR:  No
Type of Review Request: Regular	Date Submitted to OIRA: 05/27/2026

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	Requested	Previously Approved
Expiration Date	36 Months From Approved
Responses	17,672	0
Time Burden (Hours)	8,836	0
Cost Burden (Dollars)	0	0

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Abstract: Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1712A, VA is required to provide readjustment counseling, through Vet Centers, to certain individuals. The criteria for eligibility is further set forth in 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C). The eligibility criteria in 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C) dictates the type of documentation that must be presented by an individual in order to establish eligibility for readjustment counseling. In order for VA to determine whether individuals seeking readjustment counseling are eligible for such services, individuals must provide VA with certain documentation. In many cases, eligibility determinations may be based upon existing information in VA databases – and the individual does not need to provide any additional documentation to VA. In other cases, the Vet Center staff must collect documentation from individuals who are seeking readjustment counseling during the intake process. Vet Center staff reviews the provided documentation to determine whether the individual is eligible for readjustment counseling services pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1712A(a)(1)(C).

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Authorizing Statute(s): US Code: 38 USC 1712A Name of Law: Eligibility for readjustment counseling and related mental health services
  

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 9335	02/25/2026
30-day Notice:	Federal Register Citation:	Citation Date:
	91 FR 31527	05/27/2026
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
Readjustment Counseling Services (RCS) Eligibility Determinations

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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	17,672	0	0	17,672	0	0
Annual Time Burden (Hours)	8,836	0	0	8,836	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: This is a new collection, and all burden hours are considered a program increase.

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Annual Cost to Federal Government: $94,357

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: 05/27/2026

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