VA does not track Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) d. Tracking of REPS Folders folders in BIRLS. For more information on REPS, see M21-1, Part IX, Subpart, Reference: i.6.A.1. 3. Paper Folder Creation Change Date September 4, 2015 a. Types of The VA requires the use of a specific paper folder type based on the Paper Claims applicant’s claim. Folders Use the table below to select the appropriate folder type. Paper Description Stock Type of Claim/Form Filed Folder Type Number By Applicant Claims Red-rope, three VA receives an initial flap folder with claim for benefits from a fasteners Veteran with a sensitivity attached on the level of 8 or higher, inside including claimants in a witness protection program, or whose claim includes classified and confidential material, or Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) claims requiring MSCs to build physical claims folder for original disability compensation claims. For more References: information on classified records, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 5.D.2, and
d. Tracking of REPS Folders VA does not track Restored Entitlement Program for Survivors (REPS) folders in BIRLS. Reference: For more information on REPS, see M21-1, Part IX, Subpart, i.6.A.1. 3. Paper Folder Creation Change Date September 4, 2015 a. Types of Paper Claims Folders The VA requires the use of a specific paper folder type based on the applicant’s claim. Use the table below to select the appropriate folder type. Paper Folder Type Description Stock Number Type of Claim/Form Filed By Applicant Claims Red-rope, three flap folder with fasteners attached on the inside VA receives an initial claim for benefits from a Veteran with a sensitivity level of 8 or higher, including claimants in a witness protection program, or whose claim includes classified and confidential material, or Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES) claims requiring MSCs to build physical claims folder for original disability compensation claims. References: For more information on classified records, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart ii, 5.D.2, and
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