Purpose is to provide epidemiological data on the natural history of ALS, current population of veterans with ALS, provide ongoing identification of new cases,provide means of informing veterans of new clinical trials and studies, help VA to understand how veterans are affected by ALS and may also assist with the early identification of new ALS clusters.
US Code:
38 USC 527
Name of Law: Evaluation and data collection
The number of new baseline screenings and biannual interviews differ from prior years. New baseline screenings are fewer, since incident (new) cases are primarily enrolled and prevalent (existing) cases have already been enrolled from when the study began. In addition, the numbers reported are based on experience from the first three years of this project, rather than the estimated projections before the study began.
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.
Form VA Form 10-21047a VA Cooperative Study Project #500A, National Registry of Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
2900-0649 Justification Part B.doc
VA Cooperative Study Project #500A, National Registry of Veterans with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)