During an informal conference, the appellant or his/her representative may f. Presenting Evidence During an introduce evidence into the record, and Informal make arguments and contentions with respect to the facts and applicable Conference law. Use the to g. Informal Informal Conference Report Conference Report document the informal conference, and describe all the issues in detail (Example: The Veteran seeks a rating increase from 50 percent to 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.) specific additional evidence required a summary of the discussion during the informal conference, and the course of action agreed upon by the parties. The should be placed in the claims folder. Note: Informal Conference Report For a sample of the see M21-1, Part Reference: Informal Conference Report, I, 5.C.7. h. Handling If a new issue is raised during the informal conference and a decision on that New Issues issue has not been made, refer it to the appropriate activity for development Raised During and a decision. an Informal Conference 6. Making the Decision This topic contains information on making the decision, including Introduction considering the Informal Conference Report the VSCM’s or PMCM’s responsibility for the quality of the DRO’s decision the decision to award full benefits award partial benefits, and uphold the previous decision implementing the decision, and the appellant withdrawing the NOD. Change Date June 5, 2015
f. Presenting Evidence During an Informal Conference During an informal conference, the appellant or his/her representative may introduce evidence into the record, and make arguments and contentions with respect to the facts and applicable law. g. Informal Conference Report Use the Informal Conference Report to document the informal conference, and describe all the issues in detail (Example: The Veteran seeks a rating increase from 50 percent to 70 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder.) specific additional evidence required a summary of the discussion during the informal conference, and the course of action agreed upon by the parties. Note: The Informal Conference Report should be placed in the claims folder. Reference: For a sample of the Informal Conference Report, see M21-1, Part I, 5.C.7. h. Handling New Issues Raised During an Informal Conference If a new issue is raised during the informal conference and a decision on that issue has not been made, refer it to the appropriate activity for development and a decision. 6. Making the Decision Introduction This topic contains information on making the decision, including considering the Informal Conference Report the VSCM’s or PMCM’s responsibility for the quality of the DRO’s decision the decision to award full benefits award partial benefits, and uphold the previous decision implementing the decision, and the appellant withdrawing the NOD. Change Date June 5, 2015
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