THIS LETTER IS USED TO SOLICIT
INFORMATION FROM A PRIVATE PHYSICIAN, WITH THE CONSENT OF THE
VETERAN, WHO HAS TREATED THE VETERAN. THE CLINICAL FINDINGS,
SYMTOMATOLOGY, DIAGNOSES, ETC. FURNISHED WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT
THE VETERAN'S CLAIM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS. THIS TYPE OF EVIDENCE
IS SECURED TO INSURE THAT ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED
IN THE ADJUDICATION OF THE VETERAN'S CLAIM. AUTHORITY IS UNDER 38
C.F.R. 3.326
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that
the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding
the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.