A duly appointed representative, including an attorney, can withdraw an NOD b. Withdrawal of an NOD or or substantive appeal without the written consent of the appellant. Appeal by the Representative For more information on References: duly appointed representatives and power of attorney (POA), see M21-1, Part I, 3.A, and withdrawal of an appeal by a representative, see . The appellant or his/her authorized representative can reinstate an NOD or c. Time Limit for Reinstating appeal after it has been withdrawn. an NOD or Appeal The request to reinstate must be in writing, and received by VA within the remaining appeal period. For more information on References: receiving a substantive appeal within the appeal period, see , and the requirements for reinstating an NOD or appeal, see M21-1, Part I, 5.A.3.d. d. Reinstating Use the table below to determine what is required to successfully reinstate an an NOD or NOD or appeal. Appeal If the appealled And the decision Then the appellant or issue is a notice was sent authorized representative … … must submit the request for reinstatement during the remaining appeal period … compensation before March 24, in writing. benefit 2015 on or after March 24, on VA Form 21-0958, Notice 2015 of Disagreement. pension or n/a in writing. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefit If VA does not provide the appellant with as Exception: VA Form 21-0958 an enclosure with the decision notice, the appellant or authorized representative can successfully reinstate an NOD or appeal via written statement. Refer the folder for activiation of the VACOLS record. In the case of an
b. Withdrawal of an NOD or Appeal by the Representative A duly appointed representative, including an attorney, can withdraw an NOD or substantive appeal without the written consent of the appellant. References: For more information on duly appointed representatives and power of attorney (POA), see M21-1, Part I, 3.A, and withdrawal of an appeal by a representative, see . c. Time Limit for Reinstating an NOD or Appeal The appellant or his/her authorized representative can reinstate an NOD or appeal after it has been withdrawn. The request to reinstate must be in writing, and received by VA within the remaining appeal period. References: For more information on receiving a substantive appeal within the appeal period, see , and the requirements for reinstating an NOD or appeal, see M21-1, Part I, 5.A.3.d. d. Reinstating an NOD or Appeal Use the table below to determine what is required to successfully reinstate an NOD or appeal. If the appealled issue is a … And the decision notice was sent … Then the appellant or authorized representative must submit the request for reinstatement during the remaining appeal period … compensation benefit before March 24, 2015 in writing. on or after March 24, 2015 on VA Form 21-0958, Notice of Disagreement. pension or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) benefit n/a in writing. Exception: If VA does not provide the appellant with VA Form 21-0958 as an enclosure with the decision notice, the appellant or authorized representative can successfully reinstate an NOD or appeal via written statement. Refer the folder for activiation of the VACOLS record. In the case of an
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