VA Form 21-8940 is used to gather information that is necessary to determine eligibility for increased compensation based on unemployability. Current information regarding a claimant's medical, educational, and occupational history is required in order to determine whether he/she is unable to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation due to service-connected disabilities. Without this information, entitlement could not be determined.
US Code:
38 USC 1163
Name of Law: Trial work periods and vocational rehabilitation for certain veterans with total disability ratings.
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.