This topic provides information on time limits for filing an NOD, including Introduction NOD time limits computing the NOD time limit informing the claimant of an NOD that was not timely filed, and handling a time limit extension request. Change Date July 24, 2015 a. NOD Time The table below describes the time limits for a claimant to file an NOD. Limits An NOD for Must be … filed … a simultaneously 60 days from the date the VA mailed the decision contested claim, notice to the unsuccessful claimant, and including an in accordance with . apportionment claim For more information on References: contested claims, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 6, and apportionment claims, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3. all other claims one year from the date VA mailed the decision notice to the claimant. If VA requests clarification of an Important: incomplete or unclear NOD and there are less than 60 days remaining in the appeal period, provide the appellant 60 days from the date of request for clarification to respond. When a is required to initiate Note: VA Form 21-0958 an appeal, submitting the incorrect form does not extend, toll or otherwise delay the time limit for filing the correct form. For more information on clarifying NODs, Reference: see M21-1, Part I, 5.B.4.b.
Introduction This topic provides information on time limits for filing an NOD, including NOD time limits computing the NOD time limit informing the claimant of an NOD that was not timely filed, and handling a time limit extension request. Change Date July 24, 2015 a. NOD Time Limits The table below describes the time limits for a claimant to file an NOD. An NOD for … Must be filed … a simultaneously contested claim, including an apportionment claim 60 days from the date the VA mailed the decision notice to the unsuccessful claimant, and in accordance with . References: For more information on contested claims, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 6, and apportionment claims, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 3. all other claims one year from the date VA mailed the decision notice to the claimant. Important: If VA requests clarification of an incomplete or unclear NOD and there are less than 60 days remaining in the appeal period, provide the appellant 60 days from the date of request for clarification to respond. Note: When a VA Form 21-0958 is required to initiate an appeal, submitting the incorrect form does not extend, toll or otherwise delay the time limit for filing the correct form. Reference: For more information on clarifying NODs, see M21-1, Part I, 5.B.4.b.
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