The agency requests that applicants
for disability benefits provide this informaion in order to
facilitate processing their title II and title XVI claims. The form
elicits from the claimants an updated list of medications used. It
also enables the Administrative Law Judge hearing the case to fully
inquire about the medical treatment the claimant is receiving and
its effect on the claimant's medical impairments.
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.