claim. If the form was received in the CM portal, print a copy of the form, Note: take the appropriate action identified in the table above, then upload the document to VBMS. m. Validating Some cases require validation of an informal claim filed by an accredited Claims Without representative of a VSO, agent, non-licensed individual, or attorney before Appointment the necessary or appointment letter is VA Form 21-22, VA Form 21-22a, Forms/Letters received. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, presume the existence of a valid appointment in favor of the accredited representative or a VSO, agent, individual, or attorney intending to file a claim as of the date the claim was received. For information on References: applications for disability compensation and/or pension, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 2.B.1, and informal claims and intent to file (ITF), see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 2.C.1. 5. Updating Electronic Systems for POA Introduction This topic contains information on updating electronic systems for POA, including required system updates for changes in POA appointments updating the POA in Share handling preexisting representative relationships, and updating electronic systems to reflect POA access to the eFolder. Change Date March 17, 2016 When a claimant appoints a new representative or revokes a current a. Required System Updates representative the following system updates are required: for Changes in POA Share Appointments update the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) perform a pending issue file (PIF) update to provide POA access to the eFolder, and change of address authority.
claim. Note: If the form was received in the CM portal, print a copy of the form, take the appropriate action identified in the table above, then upload the document to VBMS. m. Validating Claims Without Appointment Forms/Letters Some cases require validation of an informal claim filed by an accredited representative of a VSO, agent, non-licensed individual, or attorney before the necessary VA Form 21-22, VA Form 21-22a, or appointment letter is received. In the absence of evidence to the contrary, presume the existence of a valid appointment in favor of the accredited representative or a VSO, agent, individual, or attorney intending to file a claim as of the date the claim was received. References: For information on applications for disability compensation and/or pension, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 2.B.1, and informal claims and intent to file (ITF), see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 2.C.1. 5. Updating Electronic Systems for POA Introduction This topic contains information on updating electronic systems for POA, including required system updates for changes in POA appointments updating the POA in Share handling preexisting representative relationships, and updating electronic systems to reflect POA access to the eFolder. Change Date March 17, 2016 a. Required System Updates for Changes in POA Appointments When a claimant appoints a new representative or revokes a current representative the following system updates are required: Share update the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) perform a pending issue file (PIF) update to provide POA access to the eFolder, and change of address authority.