SECTIONS 216 AND 223 OF THE SOCIAL
SECURITY ACT PROVIDE FOR ESTABLISHING ENTITLEMENT TO DISABILITY
BENEFITS. THIS FORM IS USED IN DETERMINING THE NATURE AND SEVERITY
OF THE CLAIMANT'S ALLEGED IMPAIRMENT AND THE EFFECT ON HIS/HER
ABILITY TO WORK. INFORMATION CONCERNING THE CLAIMANT'S SOURCES OF
MEDICAL TREATMENT IS USED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED MEDICAL
DOCUMENTATION.
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;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of
these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked
and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.