VA FORM 21-8416 IS USED TO OBTAIN
INFORMATION REGARDING MEDICAL, LEGAL AND OTHER EXPENSES INCURRED IN
CONNECTION WITH THE RECEIPT OF CIVILIAN DISABILITY RETIREMENT
BENEFITS. ANY SUCH EXPENSES, UNREIMBURSED, ARE DEDUCTIBLE FROM THE
PAYMENTS RECEIVED FOR THE YEAR IN WHICH THE EXPENSES ARE PAID IN
COMPUTING ANNUAL INCOME FOR VETERANS ADMINISTRATION PURPOSES, AS
AUTHORIZED BY 38 CFR 3.262.
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.