THIS FORM IS REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A
CLAIM FOR BENEFITS BASED ON THE UNEXPLAINED ABSENCE OF ANY
INDIVIDUAL. SINCE NO STATE LAW PROVIDE FOR PRESUMPTION OF DEATH IS
APPLICABLE TO CLAIMS FOR VA BENEFITS, IT IS NECESSARY THAT WE
GATHER SUFFICIENT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE DISAPPEARANCE OF THE
INDIVIDUAL TO PROPERLY MAKE A DECISION. AUTHORITY IS 38 U.S.C.
108.
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.