Va Fl 08-26

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VA_Fast_Letter_08-26.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Veterans Benefits Administration

Washington, D.C. 20420

September 16, 2008

Director (00/21)

All VA Regional Offices and Centers

Fast Letter 08-26

SUBJECT: Vazquez-Flores v. Peake and New Veterans Claims Assistance Act (VCAA) Notification Requirements

This fast letter contains guidance on new notification requirements in claims for increased disability compensation. This letter supercedes any prior guidance regarding notification procedures resulting from a decision issued by the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (the Court) in Vazquez-Flores v. Peakeon January 30, 2008.