THIS FORM IS USED IN SUPPORT OF CLAIMS
FOR DISABILITY BENEFITS. IN PENSION CASES THE FORM IS USED TO
ASCERTAIN IF ANY PAY AND ALLOWANCES WERE PAID OR WILL BE PAID TO
THE VETERAN AS A RESULT OF TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CURRENT
WAGE DATA IF STILL EMPLOYED. FOR COMPENSATION AND PENSION CLAIMS
THE DATA GATHERED IS USED TO DETERMINE IF THE VETERAN IS GAINFULLY
EMPLOYED. AUTHORITY IS 38 C.F.R. 3.262, 3,340 AND 3.342
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.