Department of Veterans Affairs M21-1, Part III, Subpart i Veterans Benefits Administration December 17, 2015 Washington, DC 20420 Key Changes The table below describes the changes included in this revision of Veterans Changes Included in Benefits Manual M21-1, Part III, Subpart i, “General Claims Process,” This Revision of Claims Processing and Structure of the Veterans Service “Overview Center.” Notes: The also includes pension management center term “regional office” (RO) (PMC), where appropriate. Unless otherwise noted, the term the official, “claims folder” refers to numbered, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) repository whether paper – or electronic for all documentation relating to claims that a Veteran and/or – his/her survivors file with VA. Minor editorial changes have also been made to update incorrect or obsolete references, and bring the document into conformance with M21-1 standards. Reason(s) for the Change Citation To add a reference for more information on forms a power of attorney (POA) may not sign. Rescissions None Authority By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits Signature Thomas J. Murphy, Director Compensation Service Distribution LOCAL REPRODUCTION AUTHORIZED
Department of Veterans Affairs M21-1, Part III, Subpart i Veterans Benefits Administration December 17, 2015 Washington, DC 20420 Key Changes Changes Included in This Revision The table below describes the changes included in this revision of Veterans Benefits Manual M21-1, Part III, “General Claims Process,” Subpart i, “Overview of Claims Processing and Structure of the Veterans Service Center.” Notes: The term “regional office” (RO) also includes pension management center (PMC), where appropriate. Unless otherwise noted, the term “claims folder” refers to the official, numbered, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) repository – whether paper or electronic – for all documentation relating to claims that a Veteran and/or his/her survivors file with VA. Minor editorial changes have also been made to update incorrect or obsolete references, and bring the document into conformance with M21-1 standards. Reason(s) for the Change Citation To add a reference for more information on forms a power of attorney (POA) may not sign. Rescissions None Authority By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits Signature Thomas J. Murphy, Director Compensation Service Distribution LOCAL REPRODUCTION AUTHORIZED
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