THIS SERIES OF FORMS IS USED TO OBTAIN ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION FROM RECIPIENTS OF THE VA'S INCOME-BASE PROGRAMS AT LEAST ONCE EACH YEAR. THE FORMS REQUEST FAMILY INCOME, NE WORTH, MARITAL STATUS, AND THE STATUS OF DEPENDENTS. THE DIFFERENT FORMATS ARE DESIGNED TO ELICIT THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION FROM EACH INDIVIDUAL BENEFICIARY.
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.