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Reason for DRO review AFTER SOC??
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McRay
Checking VA.gov and I see my Form 9 has been received and now it's being reviewed by DRO before certifying and sending on to BVA. Why does the DRO have to certify they've finished reviewing a case before they certify sending it to the BVA? I understand it's VA policy, but it seems like just another delaying tactic. Shouldn't the DRO have reviewed all the evidence when they made their decision and then sent a statement of case? Thoughts?
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toddt
The DRO review is supposedly a "de novo" review, meaning that it is being reviewed by someone who has had nothing to do with the first decision. A fresh set of eyes, they are suppose to review the wh
vetquest
I believe that Vync is spot on about why they are doing these reviews. They usually amount to time wasted but sometimes they prevent the veteran from having to go to the BVA. That is a plus if it ha
Vync
That's interesting. It might be a good thing or just another example of how the VA doesn't follow their own regulations and policies. I really don't know. I'm not a BVA expert despite dealing with the
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