VA Asks Public Opinion on Veteran Disability Claim Forms
Published Date: 1/7/2025
Notice
Summary
The VA is asking for your thoughts on keeping their Disability Insurance Benefits claim form (VA Form 29-357) just as it is, with no big changes. This form helps veterans claim benefits for certain life insurance policies, and the public has until March 10, 2025, to share feedback. No new costs or deadlines for veterans—just a chance to make sure the form works well and isn’t a hassle.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
VA Disability Claim Paperwork Burden
If you are a policyholder filing a disability insurance claim with the VA, you will use VA Form 29-357. The VA estimates 8,100 respondents will each spend about 1 hour and 45 minutes filling out the form, for an estimated total annual burden of 14,175 hours. The agency is requesting public comment on this information collection by March 10, 2025.
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