THE INFORMATION IS NEEDED FROM THE
CLAIMANT ABOUT THE CLAIMANT'S CURRE MEDICAL-VOCATIONAL CONDITION,
AS WELL AS ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE OR INFORMATION NOT PREVIOUSLY
SUBMITTED. AT THE RECONSIDERATION LEVEL OF APPEAL, THE CLAIMANT IS
ENTITLED TO FURNISH ANY EVIDENCE OR STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE
CLAIM BEING APPEALED. THE INFORMATION IS USED IN TH EVALUATION OF
THE CLAIMANT'S LEVEL OF DISABILITY.
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.