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VA decision reviews and Supplemental Claims

Find references on Supplemental Claims, Higher-Level Reviews, informal conferences, and duty-to-assist errors.

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  • M21-1 II.iii.2.B

    Supplemental Claims

    Read the M21-1 reference specifically addressing Supplemental Claims.

    Official section: Supplemental Claims

  • M21-5 5.1

    Higher-Level Review overview

    Start with general HLR information in the appeals and reviews manual.

    Official section: General Information on HLRs

  • M21-5 5.3

    Informal conferences

    Browse the HLR procedures for requests for informal conferences.

    Official section: Requests for Informal Conferences

  • M21-5 5.4

    New evidence during a Higher-Level Review

    Read the specific guidance on attempts to introduce new evidence.

    Official section: Attempts to Introduce New Evidence

  • M21-5 5.5

    Duty-to-assist errors

    Find the HLR reference on errors in the duty to assist.

    Official section: Errors in the Duty to Assist

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