THIS FORM LETTER IS USED TO SECURE THE
STATEMENT OF A WITNESS TO AN ACCIDENT WHEN A VETERAN HAS FILED A
CLAIM FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS BASED ON INJURIES INCURRED IN THE
ACCIDENT. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IS USED IN THE DETERMINATION AS
TO WHETHER OR NOT THE VETERAN IS FOUND AT FAULT IN THE ACCIDENT.
AUTHORITY IS 38 U.S.C. 310, 331 AND 521
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.