These forms are used by veterans to apply for insurance. The data collected is used by VA to determine eligibility for insurance. The information collected is required by law, 38 USC 1922.
US Code:
38 USC 1922
Name of Law: Service Disabled Veterans Insurance
There is a change in respondent burden due to the fact certain medical questions have been removed from the forms. Also, the increase in the burden hours is due to more veterans becoming eligible for this type of insurance, therefore more applications are received and the inclusion of VA Form 29-4364c.
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.