Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposals, Submissions, and Approvals: Veterans Employment through High Technology Education Courses Employment or Further Educational Pursuit Certification [FR Doc No: 2026-13952; OMB Control No. 2900-NEW]

An individual commenter supports the proposed information collection but suggests that the agency should provide a comprehensive information packet to retirees or their spouses. The commenter argues that providing a clear outline of required documentation would reduce the stress and burden on surviving spouses during the DIC filing process.

Gerald Morales, a School Certifying Official at a large private research university, supports the proposed outcome-verification requirements but argues that the VA underestimates the time burden on institutions to locate and verify veteran documentation. He recommends clarifying "acceptable documentation" standards within the form itself and allowing for electronic submissions to minimize administrative burden.