VA Seeks Input on Adoption Expense Reimbursement Paperwork for Vets
Published Date: 2/20/2026
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Summary
The VA is asking for public feedback on the paperwork needed for veterans to get money back for adoption costs. This affects veterans who want to adopt and helps make sure the forms are clear and easy to use. Comments are open until April 21, 2026, so jump in and share your thoughts!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Veterans' Adoption Expense Reimbursement
If you are a veteran with a service-connected disability that makes you unable to procreate without fertility treatment, you can get reimbursement for certain adoption-related expenses for adoptions finalized after September 29, 2016. To request reimbursement, you must submit required documentation using VA Form 10-10152.
Application Paperwork Time Burden
VA estimates the paperwork for requesting adoption reimbursement will take an average of 6 hours per respondent, with an estimated 80 responses per year and a total annual burden of 480 hours. The form is submitted once annually and public comments on the information collection are due by April 21, 2026.
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