REQUIRED BY TITLE 38, USC 210E(1), TO
COLLECT INFORMATION ON VETERANS IN COMMUNITY NURSING HOMES UNDER
TITLE 38 USC 620. REPORTS ON VETERAN'S GENERAL CONDITION, REACTION
TO TREATMENT PLANS AND RECOMMENDS WHETHER NURSING HOME CARE SHOULD
BE CONTINUED. ALSO USED FOR QUALITY CONTROL OR SERVICES AND IN
PLANNING FOR VETERAN'S FUTURE NEEDS.
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.