THIS FORM IS USED IN SUPPORT OF CLAIMS
FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS BASED ON DISABILITY WHICH IS THE RESULT OF
AN ACCIDENT. THE INFORMATION FURNISHED BY THE VETERAN WILL BE USED
AS A SOURCE TO GATHER INFORMATION FROM OTHER SOURCES WHICH MIGHT
HAVE INFORMATION REGARDING THE ACCIDENT AND TO AFFORD THE VETERAN
THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FROM HIS OWN KNOWLEDGE
REGARDING 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.