SSA uses the SSA-824 to obtain medical
evidence from medical sources that have treated the claimant for a
mental impairment. SSA uses the information collected on this form
to establish whether a claimant filing for disability benefits has
a mental impairment that meets the statutory definition of
disability under the Social Security Act. The respondents are
mental treatment sources or facilities.
US Code:
42
USC 423 Name of Law: Social Security Act
US Code: 42
USC 1382c Name of Law: Social Security Act
Since last we cleared this
information collection, the DDS offices have changed their business
processes for acquiring this information. They have found it more
cost effective to use the medical evidence of record process as
outlined in the OMB-approved information collection OMB No.
0960-0555, Clearance of Information Collections Conducted by State
Disability Determination Services on Behalf of the Social Security
Administration.
$7,500
No
No
No
No
No
Uncollected
Faye Lipsky 410 965-8783
faye.lipsky@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.