Department of Veterans Affairs M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iv Veterans Benefits Administration September 16, 2014 Washington, DC 20420 Transmittal Sheet The table below describes the changes included in this revision of Veterans Changes Included in Benefits Manual M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iv, “General Claims Process,” This Revision “General Rating Process.” Reason(s) for the Change Citation Page(s) III.iv.8.E.16.a 8-E-2 To further expand the list of possible events that would be for missing an examination. considered “good cause” To include examples of “good cause.” To remove an incorrect cross reference to M21-1MR Part III, Subpart iv, Chapter 3, Section B, Topic 15, Block e (M21-1MR III.iv.3.B.15.e) To add a cross reference to I.1.C.7 regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs to assist with ordering exams. (VA’s) duty Rescissions None By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits Authority Signature Thomas J. Murphy, Director Compensation Service LOCAL REPRODUCTION AUTHORIZED Distribution
Department of Veterans Affairs M21-1MR, Part III, Subpart iv Veterans Benefits Administration September 16, 2014 Washington, DC 20420 Transmittal Sheet Changes Included in This Revision The table below describes the changes included in this revision of Veterans Benefits Manual M21-1MR, Part III, “General Claims Process,” Subpart iv, “General Rating Process.” Reason(s) for the Change Citation Page(s) To further expand the list of possible events that would be considered “good cause” for missing an examination. To include examples of “good cause.” To remove an incorrect cross reference to M21-1MR Part III, Subpart iv, Chapter 3, Section B, Topic 15, Block e (M21-1MR III.iv.3.B.15.e) To add a cross reference to I.1.C.7 regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA’s) duty to assist with ordering exams. III.iv.8.E.16.a 8-E-2 Rescissions None Authority By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits Signature Thomas J. Murphy, Director Compensation Service Distribution LOCAL REPRODUCTION AUTHORIZED