The Disability Report-Adult collects medical and other evidence which is used to determine whether an adult's impairment is disabling, and consequently, if that adult is entitled to Title II and/or Title XVI disability payments from the Social Security Administration. The information can be collected through the following ways: a paper form, in an SSA field office, an Internet version, and a new Internet version designed to be completed by professional advocacy groups. The respondents are adult disability applicants or their representatives.
There is an increase in the public reporting burden since this was last approved by OMB. The change is due to several factors. A major factor is that we have been able to compile more accurate data since we prepared the previous Supporting Statement. Other factors are increased use of the EDCS 3368, i3368 and i3368-PRO, and the additional time it takes respondents to use the i3368 and i3368-PRO over the time it takes for use of the EDCS 3368 and paper SSA-3368.
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.