The information on form SSA-538 is
used by SSA and the State Disability Determinations Services (DDS)
to record medical and functional findings concerning the severity
of impairments of children claiming SSI benefits based on
disability. The form is used for initial determinations of
eligibility, in appeals and in initial continuing disability
reviews. The respondents are employees of DDS who are responsible
for these determinations.
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.