The HA-1151 and HA-1152 are used to
collect data that is required to determine the residual functional
capacity (RFC) of individuals who are appealing denied claims for
benefits based on disability. RFC must be determined to decide
cases that cannot be decided based on current work activity or on
medical facts alone. The respondents are medical sources that are
paid by SSA to provide reports based either on existing medical
evidence or on consultative examinations conducted for the purposes
of the report.
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.