The information collected on Form
SSA-538-F6 is used by SSA and the State Disability Determinations
Services (DDSs) to record medical and functional findings
concerning the severity of impairments of children claiming
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits based on disability.
The SSA-538-F6 is used for initial determinations of eligibility;
appeals; and in initial continuing disability reviews. The
respondents are DDSs which make disability determinations on behalf
of SSA under Title XVI of the Social Security Act.
Elizabeth Davidson 411-965-0454
liz.davidson@ssa.gov
No
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.