The medical and vocational evidence
described in these sections is used by State Disability
Determination Services to assess the alleged disability using the
sequential evaluation process. The information, together with other
evidence, is used to determine if an individual has an
impairment-related limitation(s) or restriction(s) that is severe,
meets or equals a listed impairment, prevents past relevant work,
or prevents other work. The respondents are applicants for Title-II
and Title-XVI Disability Benefits and Medical Providers.
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.