The information collection requirement
is necessary to provide and document medical care; determine
eligibility for benefits and entitlements; adjudicate claims;
determine whether a third party is responsible for the cost of MHS
provided healthcare and recover that cost; and evaluate fitness for
duty and medical concerns which may have resulted from an
occupational or environmental hazard. Obtaining this information is
essential for DoD providing medical care and recovering
costs.
US Code:
10
USC 1104 Name of Law: Sharing of Healthcare Resources with the
Department of Veterans Affairs
US Code: 10 USC
55 Name of Law: Medical and Dental Care
US Code: 42 USC
32 Name of Law: Third Party Liability for Hospital and Medical
Care
US Code: 10
USC 8111 Name of Law: Sharing of Department of VA and DoD
Healthcare Resources
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.