VA Boosts Paperwork for Vets' Disabled Kids from War Toxins
Published Date: 3/12/2026
Notice
Summary
The VA is updating its form for veterans applying for benefits for children born with disabilities like Spina Bifida. This affects veterans from Vietnam, Thailand, and Korea, and while the form itself hasn’t changed much, more people are expected to apply, so the paperwork time has gone up. You’ve got until April 13, 2026, to share your thoughts on this update—no extra costs, just a bit more paperwork time!
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Increased Paperwork for Veteran Child Benefits
If you are a veteran whose natural child was born with Spina Bifida or certain birth defects (for Vietnam and certain Thailand or Korea service veterans), the VA will submit VA Form 21-0304 to OMB for review and expects more people to apply. The VA estimates 1,209 respondents per year, an average of 10 minutes per respondent, and a total estimated annual burden of 202 hours; comments are due by April 13, 2026. The notice says no substantive changes were made to the form even though respondent burden has increased.
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