2 The action(s) described in the below take place after the RVSR or DRO reconsiders the decision: DROs do have authority to request administrative review based on Note: not a difference of opinion. A DRO may recommend that the VSCM or PMCM submit a case to the Director of Compensation Service or the Director of P&F Service. However, the VSCM’s or PMCM’s decision is controlling and the DRO must abide by it. For more information on References: requesting an administrative review, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 1.A.3 filing an administrative appeal with BVA, see M21-1, Part I, 5.J.2 handling dissent and differences of opinion in rating decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 7.B.2 revising final and binding decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 2.B.1.e, and DRO authority, see M21-1, Part I, 5.C.3. d. Appellate A claimant has the right to appeal any decision resulting from a review under Rights and . Notification Requirements Regardless of the outcome of the case, notify the claimant that the review was conducted explain the reasons for the decision, and furnish appellate rights.
2 The action(s) described in the below take place after the RVSR or DRO reconsiders the decision: Note: DROs do not have authority to request administrative review based on a difference of opinion. A DRO may recommend that the VSCM or PMCM submit a case to the Director of Compensation Service or the Director of P&F Service. However, the VSCM’s or PMCM’s decision is controlling and the DRO must abide by it. References: For more information on requesting an administrative review, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart vi, 1.A.3 filing an administrative appeal with BVA, see M21-1, Part I, 5.J.2 handling dissent and differences of opinion in rating decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 7.B.2 revising final and binding decisions, see M21-1, Part III, Subpart iv, 2.B.1.e, and DRO authority, see M21-1, Part I, 5.C.3. d. Appellate Rights and Notification Requirements A claimant has the right to appeal any decision resulting from a review under . Regardless of the outcome of the case, notify the claimant that the review was conducted explain the reasons for the decision, and furnish appellate rights.
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