What this means
m21-5:7.F.9 explains appeal certification to the board worksheet. In plain terms, the official guidance says this exhibit contains the certification worksheet that may be used with each appeal prior to certification to the Board. It also addresses the Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board. All information and dates must match the data in VACOLS.
How this may help with a claim
Use m21-5:7.F.9 to audit how VA handled appeal certification to the board worksheet. Start with the decision date, the issue being reviewed, and the evidence VA was allowed to consider, then compare the record with this rule: This exhibit contains the certification worksheet that may be used with each appeal prior to certification to the Board. The Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board. All information and dates must match the data in VACOLS. Cite the exact document and page when raising a factual or procedural error, and use the review rights in the actual notice for any deadline.
What to review in your file
- Check the file against this official condition: The Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board. All information and dates must match the data in VACOLS.
- Confirm that the record or notice addresses this source point: This exhibit contains the certification worksheet that may be used with each appeal prior to certification to the Board.
- Document how this stated step or exception applies: The Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board. All information and dates must match the data in VACOLS.
Important limits
m21-5:7.F.9 explains VA guidance for appeal certification to the board worksheet; it does not guarantee an award or replace the statutes, regulations, binding decisions, and review instructions that control an individual claim. Conditions and exceptions still matter, including this source point: This exhibit contains the certification worksheet that may be used with each appeal prior to certification to the Board. The Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board.
Search terms when useful
Phrases that may help when searching your claim file or this library.
- Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet
- m21-5:7.F.9
- Appeal Certification Board
- Worksheet
- Exhibit Appeal Certification Board
- This exhibit contains certification
- 7.F.9.a. Appeal Certification Board
- Appeal Certification Board Worksheet
Original VA guidance
The official VA text of this section
9. Exhibit 2: Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet
Introduction
This exhibit contains the certification worksheet that may be used with each appeal prior to certification to the Board.
Change Date
May 14, 2020
7.F.9.a. Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet
The Appeal Certification to the Board Worksheet may be used to certify an appeal to the Board. All information and dates must match the data in VACOLS.