The information collected on form
SSA-3371 will be used to provide disability interviewers (and
applicants/claimants in self-help situations) with a convenient
means of recording the information. This information is used by the
State Disability Determination Service (DDS) adjudicators, and
administrative law judges, to assess the effects of symptoms on
functionality for determining disability under the Social Security
Act. The respondents are applicants for SSI 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.