processes the rating decision, and appeals authorization activity closes out any pending VACOLS records. If all issues are decided, go to Step 13. remands the case to the RO or AMC, then the appeals development activity performs additional development in accordance with the remand, and appeals rating activity issues a new decision. If the new decision does Note: not fully grant the benefit on appeal, the appeals rating activity prepares an SSOC, and returns the case to BVA. 13 BVA Issues a final decision in a See M21-1, remanded case and returns the Part I, 5.G. case to the RO for review/processing. 14 Appellant May appeal the final BVA See decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims M21-1, Part I, (CAVC) within 120 days of the 5.G.2, and date of the decision if he/she is M21-1, Part I, not satisfied with the BVA 5.I. decision. 3. Withdrawing and/or Reinstating an NOD or Appeal This topic contains information on Introduction the withdrawal of an NOD or appeal by the appellant, or representative the time limit for reinstating an NOD or appeal, and reinstating an NOD or appeal. May 28, 2015 Change Date
processes the rating decision, and appeals authorization activity closes out any pending VACOLS records. If all issues are decided, go to Step 13. remands the case to the RO or AMC, then the appeals development activity performs additional development in accordance with the remand, and appeals rating activity issues a new decision. Note: If the new decision does not fully grant the benefit on appeal, the appeals rating activity prepares an SSOC, and returns the case to BVA. 13 BVA Issues a final decision in a remanded case and returns the case to the RO for review/processing. See M21-1, Part I, 5.G. 14 Appellant May appeal the final BVA decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC) within 120 days of the date of the decision if he/she is not satisfied with the BVA decision. See M21-1, Part I, 5.G.2, and M21-1, Part I, 5.I. 3. Withdrawing and/or Reinstating an NOD or Appeal Introduction This topic contains information on the withdrawal of an NOD or appeal by the appellant, or representative the time limit for reinstating an NOD or appeal, and reinstating an NOD or appeal. Change Date May 28, 2015