the combined effect of the two disabilities may warrant referral for consideration of a collective extra-schedular evaluation. e. In pension claims, consider the of entitlement to an extra-schedular evaluation under whenever a Veteran fails to meet the schedular Consideration requirements for permanent and total disability. If approval is recommended, in Pension forward the rating decision and claims folder to the Veterans Service Center Claims Manager (VSCM), Pension Management Center Manager (PMCM) or designee for signature. When rating decisions are approved under the provisions of 38 CFR f. Preparing Copies of 3.321(b)(2) Rating Decisions prepare an extra copy of the rating decision Under 38 CFR maintain the copy in the VSCM’s or PMCM’s office for a period of two 3.321(b)(2) years, and then destroy the copy. 5. Other Issues to Consider June 30, 2015 Change Date a. Other Issues Use the table below to determine other issues to consider when evaluating the to Consider evidence submitted with a claim. When Evaluating Evidence If the issue is Then consider … …
the combined effect of the two disabilities may warrant referral for consideration of a collective extra-schedular evaluation. e. Consideration in Pension Claims In pension claims, consider the of entitlement to an extra-schedular evaluation under whenever a Veteran fails to meet the schedular requirements for permanent and total disability. If approval is recommended, forward the rating decision and claims folder to the Veterans Service Center Manager (VSCM), Pension Management Center Manager (PMCM) or designee for signature. f. Preparing Copies of Rating Decisions Under 38 CFR 3.321(b)(2) When rating decisions are approved under the provisions of 38 CFR 3.321(b)(2) prepare an extra copy of the rating decision maintain the copy in the VSCM’s or PMCM’s office for a period of two years, and then destroy the copy. 5. Other Issues to Consider Change Date June 30, 2015 a. Other Issues to Consider When Evaluating Evidence Use the table below to determine other issues to consider when evaluating the evidence submitted with a claim. If the issue is … Then consider …
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