Form SSA-770 is used when a claimant dies before a determination is made on that personÂs request for reconsideration on his/her disability cessation. SSA seeks a qualified substitute party to pursue the appeal. If the qualified substitute party is located, the SSA 770 is used to collect information regarding whether to pursue or withdraw the reconsideration request. The information collected on the SSA-770 forms the basis of the decision to continue or discontinue the appeals process. Respondents are substitute applicants who are pursuing a reconsideration request for a deceased claimant.
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.