Form 9 And Soc Question

[brokensoldier244th]

When refuting a SOC and filing a form 9, if you have evidence that has since come in (post form 9/SOC mailing, pre-deadline) and you send it back to the RO with the form 9, do they review it once more before sending it on, or does it go off to the black hole of the BVA?

I have a IMO from my doctor clarifying a particular point in my SOC where they said my doc didn't render an opinion on if my extremity sicatic/radiculopathy was caused by my back injury-and Ive also had an MRI since then that shows considerable herniation at L5-S1 (rated) and now L4-L5.

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Edited May 11, 2011 by brokensoldier244th

[Berta]

Do you have a vet rep who can make sure they consider this evidence?

I would send copies of it in ASAP using Attention to initials that appear in the right hand code on the past SOC,with proof of mailing and with a 21-4138 Cover letter.

The VARO might and might not consider this evidence.Hard to say.

The BVA will however.

[brokensoldier244th]

Thanks, Berta, Ill give it a go.

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