VA Form 21-4176 is used to gather information that is necessary to determine eligibility for compensation or pension benefits based on disability which is the result of an accident. Benefits are not payable where an injury is the result of willful misconduct. Without this information, VA would be unable to properly authorize benefits.
US Code:
38 USC 1110
Name of Law: Basic entitlement
US Code:
38 USC 1131
Name of Law: Basic entitlement
US Code:
38 USC 1521
Name of Law: Veterans of a period of war
US Code:
38 USC 105
Name of Law: Line of duty and misconduct
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.