The information collected by the
SSA-24 is needed to satisfy the "jointly prescribed application"
provision that survivors of veterans who file with either the VA or
SSA shall also be deemed to have filed with both agencies and that
each agency's forms must request sufficient information to
constitute an application for the other agency. The respondents are
survivors of military service veterans filing for social security
benefits.
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.