Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative (VA Form 21-22) and Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative (VA Forms 21-22a)
Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative (VA Form 21-22) and Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative (VA Forms 21-22a)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved without change
09/04/2026
07/30/2026
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
09/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
09/30/2026
1,046,113
0
735,004
87,176
0
61,249
0
0
0
VA Forms 21-22 and 21-22a are used to collect the information needed to determine whom claimants have appointed to represent them in the preparation, presentation, and prosecution of claims for VA benefits. The information is also used to determine the extent of representativesâ access to claimantsâ records. Without this information VA would be unable to determine whom claimants have appointed to represent them in the prosecution of VA claims, the extent of such representation, and access to appropriate records.
US Code:
38 USC 5903
Name of Law: Recognition with respect to particular claims
US Code:
38 USC 7332
Name of Law: Confidentiality of certain medical records
US Code:
38 USC 5702
Name of Law: Furnishing of records
US Code:
38 USC 5902
Name of Law: Recognition of representatives of organizations
US Code:
38 USC 5701
Name of Law: Confidential nature of claims
The burden has increased since the previous approval due to the increase in the estimated number of receivables by respondents averaged over the past year.
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.
Appointment of Veterans Service Organization as Claimant's Representative (VAF21-22), Appointment of Individual as Claimant's Representative (VAF21-21-22a)