When the claimant eventually returns the application to VA, it Rationale: will be easier and faster to identify the Veteran on whom the claim is based, and associate the application with the proper claims folder. The date of claim (DOC) for claims establishment purposes is the earliest date h. Determining the Proper VA facility received the claim. any DOC for Claims Example Scenario: Establishment A VAMC receives on October 14, 2006. VA Form 21-526 Purposes The VAMC forwards the application to the regional office (RO) on November 1, 2006. The RO does receive the application in its mailroom until November 5, not 2006. When the RO places the claim under EP control, it must use October Result: 14, 2006, as the DOC.
Rationale: When the claimant eventually returns the application to VA, it will be easier and faster to identify the Veteran on whom the claim is based, and associate the application with the proper claims folder. h. Determining the Proper DOC for Claims Establishment Purposes The date of claim (DOC) for claims establishment purposes is the earliest date any VA facility received the claim. Example Scenario: A VAMC receives VA Form 21-526 on October 14, 2006. The VAMC forwards the application to the regional office (RO) on November 1, 2006. The RO does not receive the application in its mailroom until November 5, 2006. Result: When the RO places the claim under EP control, it must use October 14, 2006, as the DOC.
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