VA Form 21-4185 is used by veterans and survivors to report business and/or property income and expenses. Without this information, VA would be unable to determine eligibility to income-based benefits for claimants who have such income, and benefits would not be properly paid.
VA has transferred control of this form to Pension and Fiduciary Service, so the VA Form Number is being updated accordingly.
US Code:
38 USC 1541
Name of Law: Surviving Spouses of Veterans of a Period of War
US Code:
38 USC 1315
Name of Law: Dependency and Indemnity Compensation to Parents
US Code:
38 USC 1521
Name of Law: Veterans of a Period of War
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.