a. Preparing Use the format in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 1.A.3 to prepare a two-signature the administrative decision that Administrative Decision clearly articulates the evidence considered discusses the comparative weight assigned to each piece of evidence provides an evaluation of the credibility of the evidence, and discusses the reason VA rendered that decision. Notes: As directed in the evidentiary standard of may not always “reasonable apply to common law marriage. If the decision establishes a common law marriage, the issue of the decision is valid common law marriage.” “deemed The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) or Pension Management Center Manager (PMCM) may delegate authority to approve the decision to supervisors not lower than coaches/unit chiefs. No administrative decision is required if the claim was denied for failure to furnish requested evidence.
a. Preparing the Administrative Decision Use the format in M21-1, Part III, Subpart v, 1.A.3 to prepare a two-signature administrative decision that clearly articulates the evidence considered discusses the comparative weight assigned to each piece of evidence provides an evaluation of the credibility of the evidence, and discusses the reason VA rendered that decision. Notes: As directed in the evidentiary standard of “reasonable may not always apply to common law marriage. If the decision establishes a common law marriage, the issue of the decision is “deemed valid common law marriage.” The Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM) or Pension Management Center Manager (PMCM) may delegate authority to approve the decision to supervisors not lower than coaches/unit chiefs. No administrative decision is required if the claim was denied for failure to furnish requested evidence.
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