M21-4 · Section 5.INTRO

Chapter 5. Strategic Oversight and Analysis Review (SOAR) — Introduction and overview

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m21-4:5.INTRO explains chapter 5. strategic oversight and analysis review (soar) — introduction and overview. In plain terms, the official guidance says topic It also addresses format

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What to review in your file

  • Check the file against this official condition: Required SOAR Format
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  • Document how this stated step or exception applies: Format

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Original VA guidance

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Overview

In this chapter

This chapter contains the following topics:

Topic

Topic Name

1

Purpose

2

Responsibility, Schedule and Control

3

Format

4

Veterans Service Center (VSC)/Disability Rating Activity Site (DRAS) SOAR Topic Requirements

5

Benefits Eligibility Support Team (BEST) SOAR Topic Requirements

6

Pension Management Center (PMC) SOAR Topic Requirements

7

Fiduciary Hub (Hub) SOAR Topic Requirements

8

Fiduciary Contact Center (FCC) SOAR Topic Requirements

9

Retention

Appendix A

Required SOAR Format