Section C. Completing the Rating Decision Narrative Overview This section contains the following topics: In This Section Topic Topic Name 1 Basic Information on Rating Decisions 2 Introduction 3 Decision 4 Evidence 5 Basic Information on Reasons for Decision 6 Short Form Rating Narrative 7 Long Form Rating Narrative 8 References 1. Basic Information on Rating Decisions This topic contains basic information on rating decisions including Introduction , and using Veterans Benefits Management System Rating (VBMS-R). – Change Date June 18, 2015 A means a formal determination on all questions of fact and law a. Definition: decision Decision affecting the provision of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to a claimant. For more information on statutory decision requirements, see Reference: , and . A is a record purposes document detailing the formal b. Definition: rating decision Rating Decision determination made by the regional office (RO) rating activity regarding one or more issues of benefit entitlement. The rating decision states the decisions made and provides an explanation supporting each decision.
Section C. Completing the Rating Decision Narrative Overview In This Section This section contains the following topics: Topic Topic Name 1 Basic Information on Rating Decisions 2 Introduction 3 Decision 4 Evidence 5 Basic Information on Reasons for Decision 6 Short Form Rating Narrative 7 Long Form Rating Narrative 8 References 1. Basic Information on Rating Decisions Introduction This topic contains basic information on rating decisions including , and using Veterans Benefits Management System – Rating (VBMS-R). Change Date June 18, 2015 a. Definition: Decision A decision means a formal determination on all questions of fact and law affecting the provision of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits to a claimant. Reference: For more information on statutory decision requirements, see , and . b. Definition: Rating Decision A rating decision is a record purposes document detailing the formal determination made by the regional office (RO) rating activity regarding one or more issues of benefit entitlement. The rating decision states the decisions made and provides an explanation supporting each decision.