The Disability Report will collect allegations of disability and gather information about the disabling condition and sources of medical evidence through various paper and electronic collection methods. Collecting this information is critical to case development and adjudication. The information on the Disability Report, together with other evidence and information, will be used by State DDS's to develop medical evidence, assess the alleged disability, and make a determination on whether or not the applicant is disabled under the Act.
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.