Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Request for Details of Expenses
Published Date: 2/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs is asking for approval to keep using a form that helps figure out if veterans qualify for pension benefits by collecting details about their expenses. This form is filled out just once and takes about 15 minutes. Veterans and their families should know comments on this plan are open until March 12, 2026, so now’s the time to speak up!
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VA Pension Expense Form Continues
If you are a veteran applying for VA Pension, you must fill out VA Form 21P-8049 one time so the VA can see your expenses and decide if you qualify. The form takes about 15 minutes to complete; VA estimates 871 respondents per year and a total annual burden of 218 hours. Comments on keeping this form are open until March 12, 2026.
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