Does anyone know whether it is mandatory to use the new NOD VA Form-21-0958. It's a type written NOD letter still valid in appealing a decision?, are letters no longer accepted by the VARO. I have always appealed via letters, never had any issues. Just my opinion, but I find this new form a bit of a pain to fill out. The form just seems to limit you in writing\explaining ones disagreements with their claims denials. I finished writing an NOD letter but upon reviewing their letter I noticed in the SSOC the statement to download the new NOD form. Advice, opinions are appreciated. Thanks.
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Does anyone know whether it is mandatory to use the new NOD VA Form-21-0958. It's a type written NOD letter still valid in appealing a decision?, are letters no longer accepted by the VARO. I have always appealed via letters, never had any issues. Just my opinion, but I find this new form a bit of a pain to fill out. The form just seems to limit you in writing\explaining ones disagreements with their claims denials. I finished writing an NOD letter but upon reviewing their letter I noticed in the SSOC the statement to download the new NOD form. Advice, opinions are appreciated. Thanks.
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I think if the VA forces vets to use only their official forms it will disadvantage many older vets, housebound vets and poor vets. Anyone who has trouble getting these official forms or has trouble f
FormerMember
The VA has never had a policy whereby they will only accept evidence on their forms. They would love it if we were forced to use them all but to date, no dice. Read a 21-0958 closely and see if you sp
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And voila! Just like that. The duty to assist just went up in smoke. You are now responsible for getting the info to us if you even hope to win. We expect you to go to hospitals and other medical clin
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