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658Verified source sections
657Reviewed explanations
657Published explanations
1Explanation work remaining

M21-1

VA's internal procedures for developing and deciding disability compensation and related benefit claims.

418 verified source sections; 417 published, source-matched explanations.

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M21-4

VA's operational instructions for processing compensation, pension, and related awards after adjudicative decisions.

96 verified source sections; 96 published, source-matched explanations.

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M21-5

VA's procedures for legacy appeals, decision reviews, Board-related work, and other review lanes.

144 verified source sections; 144 published, source-matched explanations.

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