AS ALLOWED BY TITLE 38 U.S. CODE, THE
FORM SOLICITS INFORMATION WHICH IS NECESSARY IN DETERMINING
ELIGIBILITY TO THE MAXIUM BENEFITS ALLOWABLE BY LAW. THE VA USES IT
TO INFORM THE VETERAN OF MONTHLY RATE AND EFFECTIVE DATES OF
SUBSISTENCE ALLOWACE. THE VETERAN MAY COMPLETE AND RETURN A PART OF
THE FORM IF THERE IS A CHANGE IN HIS DEPENDENCY STATUS.
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.