Approved consistent with the following terms of clearance: OMB encourages VA to continue Departmental efforts aimed at providing respondents with a fully electronic version of associated forms that may be completed and submitted electronically and that include the recognition of electronic signatures.
table that charts list comparision
Inventory as of this Action
Requested
Previously Approved
02/28/2011
36 Months From Approved
02/29/2008
440,380
0
434,250
30,391
0
31,546
0
0
0
These forms are used to initiate and document expenditures, to claim reimbursement as well as make funeral arrangements, authorize burial benefits and other micellaneous medical services.
US Code:
38 USC 1728
Name of Law: Reimbursement of certain medical expenses
US Code:
38 USC 111
Name of Law: Payments or allowances for beneficiary travel
US Code:
38 USC 1703
Name of Law: Contracts for hospital care and medical services in non-Department facilities
US Code:
38 USC 1725
Name of Law: Reimbursement for emergency treatment
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.