THIS APPLICATION IS USED TO FILE CLAIM
FOR GRATUITIONS BENEFITS DEPOSITED BY THE VA INTO THE PERSONAL
FUNDS OF PATIENTS FOR VETERAN DURING HOSPITAL TREATMENT OR CARE.
THE INFORMATION SUBMITTED WILL BE USED IN DETERMINING WHETHER
PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE TO AN ELIGIBLE DEPENDENT OR IN THE EVENT
THERE IS NO ELIGIBLE SURVIVING DEPENDENT AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR
EXPENSES OF THE VETERAN'S OR DECEASED BENEFICIARY'S AND BURIAL.
AUTHORITY IS 38 U.S.C. 3202
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.