Overview
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This section contains the following topics:
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1. Rating Decision Review
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February 19, 2019 |
III.iv.7.B.1.a. Review of Rating Decisions |
When the rating decision is completed, it may be reviewed prior to promulgation by individuals including
Individuals who may review promulgated and issued rating decisions include
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2. Handling Dissent and Differences of Opinion in Rating Decisions
Introduction |
This topic contains information about handling dissenting opinions on two-signature ratings, including
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Change Date |
February 19, 2019 |
III.iv.7.B.2.a. Dissenting Opinion vs. Difference of Opinion |
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For the purpose of this section:
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3. Correcting Deficiencies in Rating Decisions
Introduction |
This topic contains information about correcting deficiencies in rating decisions whether found prior to promulgation or after promulgation and issuance, including
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Change Date |
February 19, 2019 |
III.iv.7.B.3.a. Correcting Narrative Deficiencies Before or After Authorization |
The rating activity must correct all Narrative section deficiencies when those are noted prior to promulgation and/or authorization.
The rating activity must also correct the Narrative section of a rating decision ifafter the claimant has been notified of the decision it is discovered that
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III.iv.7.B.3.b. Correcting the Codesheet Before or After Authorization |
It is critical to correct errors on the Codesheet, whether identified before or after promulgation or authorization, that
Such errors include, but are not limited to
Important: In addition to the above, as provided in M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 3.C.7.a, periods of active military service must be updated and verified in the system prior to rating. Such errors may not affect payment but if the Codesheetdoes not reflect the correct service dates, return the rating decision for correction. |
III.iv.7.B.3.c. Procedure for Correction of Rating Decisions |
Use the following table for the procedure to follow when correction to a rating decision must be completed, per M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 7.B.3.a or b.
Note: VSC or PMC management may assign rating corrections to another decision maker if the decision’s original author is not available.
Important:
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III.iv.7.B.3.d.Revising Erroneous Anatomical Qualifiers |
Revise an erroneous qualifying description of one part of the body for another that has been previously compensated. This situation is usually the result of an unwarranted substitution of left for right, or right for left.
Exception: If an original award of SC contains an erroneous qualifying description of one part of the body for another, revise the rating decision under the CUE provisions of 38 CFR 3.105(a) and M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 2.B.4.
Example: An original award of SC of gunshot wound to the left thigh, rather than the actual right thigh, is a CUE subject to correction under 38 CFR 3.105(a).
Notes:
Reference: For more information, see
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in Chapter 7 Finalizing and Reviewing the Rating Decision, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart iv General Rating Process
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