THIS FORM IS USED TO REPORT EXPENSES
FOR DEPENDENTS, MEDICAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES, EXPENSES OF LAST
ILLNESS AND BURIAL AND RECEIPT OF LIFE INSURANCE PAYMENTS. THIS
INFORMATION GENERALLY IS USED UNDER VARIOUS TYPES OF BENEFIT CLAIMS
TO DETERMINE ANY ADJUSTMENTS WHICH WILL AFFECT THE CLAIMANTS
MONTHLY AWARD. AUTHORITY IS 38 U.S.C. 522 AND 543.
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.