PLCP Identifies cases that are processed in an electronic environment DBQ VA provider If the claimant submits a DBQ completed by a – VA provider, then select this field and then identify the VA facility that completed the DBQ. This does not include DBQs completed by a VA provider at the request of a RO or AMC. DBQ private provider If the claimant submits a DBQ completed by a – private provider, then select this field Total number of issues reviewed Enumerate the number of issues reviewed as part (includes missed issues and missed of the STAR process, to include the Award inferred issues) document if such a document was required to promulgate the rating decision (e.g., no award document is required when the rating decision confirms and continues the evaluation of the SC disability; therefore even if the RO generates an award document, it would not be counted). Number of issues with BE errors Self-explanatory. Appendix B. STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist This appendix includes the Introduction STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist instructions and guidelines for authorization review, and authorization review elements. Change Date August 13, 2015 The following is a sample of the authorization checklist. a. STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist Regional Office Number ____________ Claim Number______________ End Product _________________________ Name _______________ Veteran’s Authorization Checklist
PLCP Identifies cases that are processed in an electronic environment DBQ – VA provider If the claimant submits a DBQ completed by a VA provider, then select this field and then identify the VA facility that completed the DBQ. This does not include DBQs completed by a VA provider at the request of a RO or AMC. DBQ – private provider If the claimant submits a DBQ completed by a private provider, then select this field Total number of issues reviewed (includes missed issues and missed inferred issues) Enumerate the number of issues reviewed as part of the STAR process, to include the Award document if such a document was required to promulgate the rating decision (e.g., no award document is required when the rating decision confirms and continues the evaluation of the SC disability; therefore even if the RO generates an award document, it would not be counted). Number of issues with BE errors Self-explanatory. Appendix B. STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist Introduction This appendix includes the STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist instructions and guidelines for authorization review, and authorization review elements. Change Date August 13, 2015 a. STAR Authorization Quality Review Checklist The following is a sample of the authorization checklist. Regional Office Number ____________ Claim Number______________ End Product _________________________ Veteran’s Name _______________ Authorization Checklist