If the form does not contain substantially complete information Note: required to authorize access return it with a letter explaining the reason for the return, and the block(s) that must be completed, and add a VBMS or MAP-D note stating VA Form 21-0845 returned on MM/DD/YY for completion. Once the is deemed acceptable, follow the steps in the c. Updating VA Form 21-0845 Systems for table below to update systems for third party information disclosure. Third Party Disclosure Step Action 1 Open Share. 2 Select the CORPORATE FLASHES command on the left side of the screen enter the claims folder number in the FILE NUMBER claimant’s OR SSN field, and select SUBMIT. 3 Verify that flash is not shown in the top right Third Party Release field labeled SELECT RO FLASHES. If the flash is already present Note: select CANCEL, and proceed no further. 4 Scroll down on the left top box labeled AVAILABLE RO FLASHES and highlight THIRD PARTY RELEASE select the right arrow between the two upper boxes to move the flash to the right select submit to save the flash and Share will display Update and Complete, Select OK to return to the READY screen. Example: 5 Add the following VBMS or MAP-D note: VA Form 21-0845, Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party, received and of record in favor of: [type the individual named in Block 10 here]. If the claimant selected a limited time frame for the authorization, also note [MM/DD/YYYY]. VA Form 21-0845 expires on
Note: If the form does not contain substantially complete information required to authorize access return it with a letter explaining the reason for the return, and the block(s) that must be completed, and add a VBMS or MAP-D note stating VA Form 21-0845 returned on MM/DD/YY for completion. c. Updating Systems for Third Party Disclosure Once the VA Form 21-0845 is deemed acceptable, follow the steps in the table below to update systems for third party information disclosure. Step Action 1 Open Share. 2 Select the CORPORATE FLASHES command on the left side of the screen enter the claimant’s claims folder number in the FILE NUMBER OR SSN field, and select SUBMIT. 3 Verify that Third Party Release flash is not shown in the top right field labeled SELECT RO FLASHES. Note: If the flash is already present select CANCEL, and proceed no further. 4 Scroll down on the left top box labeled AVAILABLE RO FLASHES and highlight THIRD PARTY RELEASE select the right arrow between the two upper boxes to move the flash to the right select submit to save the flash and Share will display Update Complete, and Select OK to return to the READY screen. Example: 5 Add the following VBMS or MAP-D note: VA Form 21-0845, Authorization to Disclose Personal Information to a Third Party, received and of record in favor of: [type the individual named in Block 10 here]. If the claimant selected a limited time frame for the authorization, also note VA Form 21-0845 expires on [MM/DD/YYYY].