Overview
In This Section |
This section contains the following topics:
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1. Developing Contested Claims
Introduction |
This topic contains information on developing contested claims, including
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Change Date |
May 10, 2007
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III.vi.6.B.1.a. Developing Claims Simultaneously |
Develop the claims of all contesting parties simultaneously, giving all interested parties every opportunity to submit all available evidence. |
III.vi.6.B.1.e. Deciding When a Field Examination Is Warranted |
Request a field examination only if there is still doubt as to how to decide the case after reviewing all the available evidence from both claimants.
In any request for a field examination, show the
Reference: For more information on field examination requests, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 8.8.
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III.vi.6.B.1.f. Resolving Domestic Relations Questions |
Follow the procedures in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 5 to resolve any domestic relations questions involving the validity and legal effects of
Reference: For information on contested claims involving a deemed valid marriage, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, 5.E.9.
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2. Time Frames for Determining Entitlement and Submitting Evidence
Introduction |
This topic contains information on the time frames for determining entitlement and submitting evidence, including
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Change Date |
May 10, 2007
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III.vi.6.B.2.b. Establishing Control for Receiving Evidence |
Establish a 30-day control.
Reference: For more information on maintaining controls for the response to the follow-up, see
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in Chapter 6 Contested Claims, Part III General Claims Process, Subpart vi Special Authorization Issues
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