Application for D.I.C., Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ); Application for D.I.C. by a Surviving Spouse or Child-Inservice Death Only (VA Form 21P-534a)
Application for D.I.C., Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ); Application for D.I.C. by a Surviving Spouse or Child-Inservice Death Only (VA Form 21P-534a)
Revision of a currently approved collection
No
Regular
Approved with change
11/10/2026
09/09/2026
Added in response to public comments.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
11/30/2029
36 Months From Approved
08/31/2028
110,000
0
111,000
45,833
0
51,800
0
0
0
VA Form 21P-534EZ is used for pension claims, DIC and accrued claims. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible.
VA Form 21P-534a is an abbreviated application for DIC that is used only by surviving spouses and children of veterans who died while on active duty service. Without this information, determination of entitlement would not be possible.
US Code:
38 USC 5121
Name of Law: Payment of certain accrued benefits upon death of a beneficiary
US Code:
38 USC 1151
Name of Law: Benefits for persons disabled by treatment or vocational rehabilitation
US Code:
38 USC 1542
Name of Law: Children of veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 1541
Name of Law: Surviving spouses of veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 1310
Name of Law: Deaths entitling survivors to dependency and indemnity compensation
US Code:
38 USC 5101(a)
Name of Law: Claims and forms
The burden has decreased since the previous approval due to the shortening of the length of the form from 20 pages to 7 pages, as well as changing the burden estimate of 40 minutes to 25 minutes.
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.
Form 21P-534ez Application for DIC, Death Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits
21P-534EZ (2900-0004) 60-Day FRN Public Comment compilation.docx
PC_202606-2900-008_100926_054953_1.pdf
Application for D.I.C., Survivors Pension, and/or Accrued Benefits (VA Form 21P-534EZ); Application for D.I.C. by a Surviving Spouse or Child-Inservice Death Only (VA Form 21P-534a)