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.