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transfer jurisdiction to BVA Important: Do not complete an SSOC based on the additional evidence. the evidence does not require further development there is no written request for RO review of the evidence, and the RO has erroneously undertaken development for additional evidence complete all necessary development actions using current procedures, and issue a new decision and notify the appellant using current procedures (rating decision and/or SSOC). Important: The 30-day response time to an SSOC does not preclude VBA from requesting a VA Form 646, certifying the appeal, and immediately transferring jurisdiction to BVA. the evidence indicates on its face that further development is necessary, and there is no written request for AOJ review Example: The appellant submits a completed VA Form 21-4142, Authorization to Disclose Information to the Department of Veterans Affairs, identifying relevant private medical evidence not of record or identifying relevant treatment records from a VA medical facility. complete all necessary development actions using current procedures, and issue a new decision and notify the appellant using current procedures (rating decision and/or SSOC). Important: If AOJ review has not been requested in writing, the response time to an SSOC does not preclude VA from requesting a VA Form 646 certifying the appeal, and immediately transferring jurisdiction to BVA. the appellant or his/her representative submits a written request for AOJ review of the evidence in one or more issues on appeal review the evidence and complete all necessary development actions using current procedures, and issue a new decision and notify the claimant using current procedures (rating and/or SSOC). Important: If AOJ review has been requested in writing, VA must wait 30 days for the claimant to respond to the SSOC before initiating the appeal certification process. Important: Once BVA assumes jurisdiction over an appeal, it is responsible for reviewing any additional evidence submitted by the appellant or his/her
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