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M21-5 · Section 1.C.6

Required SOAR Format

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6. Exhibit: Required SOAR Format

Change Date

January 12, 2022

1.C.6.a. Required SOAR Format

DROCs must use the required SOAR format below for all SOAR reports.

Original VA required SOAR report format, including scope, findings, conclusions, recommendations and approval fields.
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