VA Form 10-2570d lists the veteran's dental treatment needs, the cost to the VA to provide these services, authorizes this treatment and serves as an invoice for payment.
There is an estimation of 44,000 dental treatment cases authorized annually for fee dental treatment. It has been estimated that only 25% of fee dentists will VA form 10-2570d, the remainder will use forms auto generated by their office automation software.
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.