deciding claims/issues that do require a rating decision not entering award data into VBA electronic systems, and notifying claimants of decisions on their claims. Notes: SVSRs and certified GS-11 VSRs are responsible for authorizing/approving award actions. Journey-level VSRs who have completed training specified by Central Office (CO) may prepare basic or straightforward medical opinion requests without RVSR or DRO review. For information about References: claim development, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, and M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, Chapter claim development in VBMS, see the , and . who may request a medical opinion, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.1.a, and M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.9.a entering award data in VETSNET, see the , or VBMS, see the deciding claims/issues that do not require a rating decision, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v issuing notice of a proposed adverse action, see M21-1, Part I, 2.B, and M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 3.A, or issuing decision notification, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B. g. Duties of The duties of an RVSR include RVSRs preparing complex medical opinion requests determining whether medical evidence received in connection with a claim justifies the granting of entitlement to VA benefits, and preparing rating decisions that discuss the evidence reviewed and the decision narrative behind a decision to grant or deny entitlement. For information about References: who may request a medical opinion, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.1.a, and M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.9.a analyzing medical evidence to determine entitlement to VA benefits and preparing rating decisions, see
deciding claims/issues that do not require a rating decision entering award data into VBA electronic systems, and notifying claimants of decisions on their claims. Notes: SVSRs and certified GS-11 VSRs are responsible for authorizing/approving award actions. Journey-level VSRs who have completed training specified by Central Office (CO) may prepare basic or straightforward medical opinion requests without RVSR or DRO review. References: For information about claim development, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iii, and M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, Chapter claim development in VBMS, see the , and . who may request a medical opinion, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.1.a, and M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.9.a entering award data in VETSNET, see the , or VBMS, see the deciding claims/issues that do not require a rating decision, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v issuing notice of a proposed adverse action, see M21-1, Part I, 2.B, and M21-1, Part IV, Subpart ii, 3.A, or issuing decision notification, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 2.B. g. Duties of RVSRs The duties of an RVSR include preparing complex medical opinion requests determining whether medical evidence received in connection with a claim justifies the granting of entitlement to VA benefits, and preparing rating decisions that discuss the evidence reviewed and the decision narrative behind a decision to grant or deny entitlement. References: For information about who may request a medical opinion, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.1.a, and M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 3.A.9.a analyzing medical evidence to determine entitlement to VA benefits and preparing rating decisions, see