of the denial reason, or is needed because automated language does not exist. Any free text that you use must be clear, succinct, and written in lay Note: terms. For more information on References: VBMS-R glossaries requiring free text, see the , and how to insert glossary text into a rating decision, see . c. Short Form For most awarded issues, the short form rating narrative is sufficient. Using Award text generated by selections made in VBMS-R, the embedded glossaries and tools, and limited free text, explain the essential components of the decision as listed in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.5.a. When awarding SC in the short form narrative style, discussion of Note: specific treatment in service or post-service is not necessary. Simply citing the legal basis for awarding SC and the symptoms that are the basis of the assigned evaluation is sufficient. For more information on References: mandatory use of the Evaluation Builder and VBMS-R calculators, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.5.c use of free text in a rating narrative, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.6.b an example of an award in the short form rating narrative style, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.6.d, and claims requiring the use of a long form rating narrative, see M21-1, Part III.iv.6.C.7.a. d. Example: Below is an example of a short form rating awarding a claim for Narrative Short Form SC. Award
of the denial reason, or is needed because automated language does not exist. Note: Any free text that you use must be clear, succinct, and written in lay terms. References: For more information on VBMS-R glossaries requiring free text, see the , and how to insert glossary text into a rating decision, see . c. Short Form Award For most awarded issues, the short form rating narrative is sufficient. Using text generated by selections made in VBMS-R, the embedded glossaries and tools, and limited free text, explain the essential components of the decision as listed in M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.5.a. Note: When awarding SC in the short form narrative style, discussion of specific treatment in service or post-service is not necessary. Simply citing the legal basis for awarding SC and the symptoms that are the basis of the assigned evaluation is sufficient. References: For more information on mandatory use of the Evaluation Builder and VBMS-R calculators, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.5.c use of free text in a rating narrative, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.6.b an example of an award in the short form rating narrative style, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 6.C.6.d, and claims requiring the use of a long form rating narrative, see M21-1, Part III.iv.6.C.7.a. d. Example: Short Form Award Below is an example of a short form rating Narrative awarding a claim for SC.
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