3 Review the with the claims folder to determine VA Form 21-4502 whether a prior rating decision established entitlement to the automobile or adaptive equipment allowance. If go to Step 5. yes, If no send a notice to the claimant refer the claim to the rating activity for consideration after the duty-to-notify/assist response period has expired, and go to Step 4. 4 Did the rating activity establish entitlement to either the automobile or adaptive equipment allowance? If go to Step 5. yes, If no disallow the claim, and notify the claimant accordingly. 5 Does of the following situations exist? any one The claimant was rated with the qualifying disability more than five years prior to receipt of VA Form 21-4502. The claims folder was recently transferred from another RO. There is indication that adaptive equipment payments have been made. If yes refer the claim to finance activity to review for prior payment, and after finance activity completes the review and returns the claim to authorization, go to Step 6. If go to Step 8. no, 6 Does finance review show that a prior payment for an activity’s automobile or conveyance was made? If go to Step 7. yes, If go to Step 9. no,
3 Review the VA Form 21-4502 with the claims folder to determine whether a prior rating decision established entitlement to the automobile or adaptive equipment allowance. If yes, go to Step 5. If no send a notice to the claimant refer the claim to the rating activity for consideration after the duty-to-notify/assist response period has expired, and go to Step 4. 4 Did the rating activity establish entitlement to either the automobile or adaptive equipment allowance? If yes, go to Step 5. If no disallow the claim, and notify the claimant accordingly. 5 Does any one of the following situations exist? The claimant was rated with the qualifying disability more than five years prior to receipt of VA Form 21-4502. The claims folder was recently transferred from another RO. There is indication that adaptive equipment payments have been made. If yes refer the claim to finance activity to review for prior payment, and after finance activity completes the review and returns the claim to authorization, go to Step 6. If no, go to Step 8. 6 Does finance activity’s review show that a prior payment for an automobile or conveyance was made? If yes, go to Step 7. If no, go to Step 9.