Approved
consistent with the following terms of clearance: in the next
submission of this collection of information to OMB for review VA
shall provide an update on agency efforts to provide a fillable
form which may be completed and submitted by respondents
electronically.
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
05/31/2008
05/31/2008
04/30/2005
24,000
0
24,000
18,000
0
18,000
0
0
0
VA Form 21-8940 is used to gather
information that is necessary to determine eligibility for
increased compensation based on unemployability. Current
information regarding a claimant's medical, educational, and
occupational history is required in order to determine whether
he/she is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful
occupation due to service-connected disabilities. Without this
information, entitlement could not be determined.
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.