The VBMS VSO Review Status timer that notifies a VSO that a Important: rating decision is ready for review does not reset when an EP is continued at authorization and another rating decision is completed. Therefore, the VSO may not receive the proper time to review subsequent decisions. When a rating EP is continued at authorization and a subsequent rating is completed on the same EP, follow the guidance in M21-1, Part I, 1.B.3.d for notifying the VSO of a rating decision that is available for review. c. VSO Review If no authorized VSO is available at the redistributed-work site at promulgate the completed rating decision without VSO review, and return the case to the station of origination (SOO). d. Procedure The table below describes the procedure for VSO representatives to review for VSO Rating rating decisions. Decision Review Step Action 1 Is there an eFolder? If proceed to Step 2. yes, If proceed to Step 3. no, 2 Has the VSO established access to the eFolder? If proceed to Step 5 printing a copy of the rating without yes, decision. If proceed to Step 3. no, VSO access to the eFolder must be restricted if the Note: appointment was made using a form that is not compliant with the provisions of as indicated in M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 3.C.4.c. 3 Is the VSO’s records access restricted due to limitations? If proceed to Step 4. yes, If no, print a copy of the rating decision for the VSO place the rating in a designated area inside the RO for the VSO’s review, and proceed to Step 5. 4 Does the rating decision include a condition protected under ? If do not provide the decision to the VSO. No further action yes, is needed. If no,
Important: The VBMS VSO Review Status timer that notifies a VSO that a rating decision is ready for review does not reset when an EP is continued at authorization and another rating decision is completed. Therefore, the VSO may not receive the proper time to review subsequent decisions. When a rating EP is continued at authorization and a subsequent rating is completed on the same EP, follow the guidance in M21-1, Part I, 1.B.3.d for notifying the VSO of a rating decision that is available for review. c. VSO Review at If no authorized VSO is available at the redistributed-work site promulgate the completed rating decision without VSO review, and return the case to the station of origination (SOO). d. Procedure for VSO Rating Decision Review The table below describes the procedure for VSO representatives to review rating decisions. Step Action 1 Is there an eFolder? If yes, proceed to Step 2. If no, proceed to Step 3. 2 Has the VSO established access to the eFolder? If yes, proceed to Step 5 without printing a copy of the rating decision. If no, proceed to Step 3. Note: VSO access to the eFolder must be restricted if the appointment was made using a form that is not compliant with the provisions of as indicated in M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 3.C.4.c. 3 Is the VSO’s records access restricted due to limitations? If yes, proceed to Step 4. If no, print a copy of the rating decision for the VSO place the rating in a designated area inside the RO for the VSO’s review, and proceed to Step 5. 4 Does the rating decision include a condition protected under ? If yes, do not provide the decision to the VSO. No further action is needed. If no,
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