This form will be used to gather medical information on behalf of beneficiaries or claimants who are requesting the aid and attendance or housebound benefit and who receive treatment from private doctors or physicians.
US Code:
38 USC 1521(d)
Name of Law: Veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 1521(e)
Name of Law: Veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 1114
Name of Law: Rates of wartime disability compensation
US Code:
38 USC 1115(1)(e)
Name of Law: Additional compensation for dependents
US Code:
38 USC 1311(d)
Name of Law: Dependency and indemnity compensation to a surviving spouse
US Code:
38 USC 1541(d)
Name of Law: Surviving spouses of veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 1541(e)
Name of Law: Surviving spouses of veterans of a period of war
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.