an electronic VA Form upload to VBMS. or 21-22 VA Form Users may view the form electronically in Note: VBMS. paper original of either reverse file the form on the right flap of the claims or folder. VA Form 21-22 VA Form 21-22a j. Processing The current versions of or no longer have VA Form 21-22 VA Form 21-22a Copies of VA multiple copies to be acknowledged and sent to the POA or representative. Form 21-22 or VA Form To process these forms with upload the form the CM portal to eFolders, With VBMS. eFolders Notes: The claims folder copy is shown in VBMS or Virtual VA. The service organization is able to view the eFolder for Veterans or claimants they represent. If a paper folder exists for Vocational Rehabilitation and Education (VR&E), Education, Insurance, or Loan Guaranty, those business lines have access to VBMS and are able to print the form. If a declaration of representation is unclear whether it is k. Unclear private attorney’s Declaration limited to a certain claim/appeal or unlimited, write to the attorney and ask for clarification. Reverse-file any such clarification in the claims folder, or upload to the eFolder, whichever is applicable. l. Handling Use the table below to handle the receipt of VA Form 21-22, VA Form Appointment or the appointment letter when there is no record of a claims folder or a Forms/Letters pending claim. When There Is No Record of a Claims Folder If Then … … the form/letter forward the form/letter to the appropriate insurance indicates a claim center. for disability insurance only there is no record return the form/letter to the VSO, agent, non-licensed of a claim for individual, or attorney with an explanation for the disability insurance return. Before returning the document, check the Important: BIRLS LOC screen for the existence of a Chapter 30 or notice of death (NOD) folder since the appointment could relate to a Chapter 30 claim or survivors benefit
an electronic VA Form 21-22 or VA Form upload to VBMS. Note: Users may view the form electronically in VBMS. paper original of either VA Form 21-22 or VA Form 21-22a reverse file the form on the right flap of the claims folder. j. Processing Copies of VA Form 21-22 or VA Form With eFolders The current versions of VA Form 21-22 or VA Form 21-22a no longer have multiple copies to be acknowledged and sent to the POA or representative. To process these forms with eFolders, upload the form the CM portal to VBMS. Notes: The claims folder copy is shown in VBMS or Virtual VA. The service organization is able to view the eFolder for Veterans or claimants they represent. If a paper folder exists for Vocational Rehabilitation and Education (VR&E), Education, Insurance, or Loan Guaranty, those business lines have access to VBMS and are able to print the form. k. Unclear Declaration If a private attorney’s declaration of representation is unclear whether it is limited to a certain claim/appeal or unlimited, write to the attorney and ask for clarification. Reverse-file any such clarification in the claims folder, or upload to the eFolder, whichever is applicable. l. Handling Appointment Forms/Letters When There Is No Record of a Claims Folder Use the table below to handle the receipt of VA Form 21-22, VA Form or the appointment letter when there is no record of a claims folder or a pending claim. If … Then … the form/letter indicates a claim for disability insurance only forward the form/letter to the appropriate insurance center. there is no record of a claim for disability insurance return the form/letter to the VSO, agent, non-licensed individual, or attorney with an explanation for the return. Important: Before returning the document, check the BIRLS LOC screen for the existence of a Chapter 30 or notice of death (NOD) folder since the appointment could relate to a Chapter 30 claim or survivors benefit