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This change also revises several references to BDN processing, substituting VETSNET processing when applicable. M21-1MR changes are released at the chapter or section level. Change numbers will no longer be assigned to M21-1MR changes. The date of the change will continue to show in the Change Date block located on the first page of each topic. Minor editorial changes have also been made to remove references to rescinded portions of M21-1 update obsolete terminology where appropriate (for example: change service medical records (SMRs) to service treatment records (STRs); change Benefits Delivery Network (BDN) to Share; and change Work in Progress (WIPP) to VETSNET Operations Report (VOR)), and bring the chapters into conformance with M21-1MR publication standards. Continued on next page i Transmittal Sheet, Continued Changes Included in This RevisionThe table below describes the changes included in this revision to Part III, Subpart v, Chapter 2, Section A Location of revisionReason(s) for the changeTable of ContentsTo change the title of Chapter 2 to Decision Authorization and Notification. To change the title of Section A to Decision Authorization.Part III, Subpart v, Chapter 2, Section A, Topic 2, Block aTo change the description in Stage 1 from BDN input to VETSNET input. To change the description in Stage 2 from BDN letter to VETSNET letter. To specify that the Stage 4 disposition of claims folders pertains to physical folders, not virtual claims folders.III.v.2.A.2.bTo change the block title to emphasize that BDN is used only if VETSNET Awards cannot be used. To add an introductory sentence that VETSNET should be used in lieu of BDN when possible. To add a reference to the VETSNET Awards Handbook.III.v.2.A.4To change the topic title.III.v.2.A.4.aTo specify that the 405 screen is applicable when using the BDN system. To include an option to update the corporate database in lieu of the M13 screen. To include a reference to the VETSNET Awards Handbook for processing denials using VETSNET.III.v.2.A.4.hTo add a bullet with instructions to cancel the pending EP. To revise the note and clarify that a handwritten signature is no longer required for a VONAPP claim. To revise the reference and include an exception to the procedure for certain death claims.Continued on next page ii  STYLEREF "Map Title" Transmittal Sheet, Continued  STYLEREF "Block Label" Changes Included in This Revision (continued) Location of revisionReason(s) for the changeIII.v.2.A.4.iTo add a bullet with instructions to cancel the pending EP control.III.v.2.A.5.aTo change the term from service medical records (SMRs) to service treatment records (STRs). To add a reference link for denying claims without rating decisions.III.v.2.A.5.bTo replace the reference to BDN with a reference to VETSNET. To clarify the nature of evidence needed to reopen a claim.III.v.2.A.5.cTo replace the reference to BDN with a reference to VETSNET. To replace the term claimant with the term veteran.III.v.2.A.6.aTo clarify that the block pertains to the issue of evidence related to service connection or disability. To replace the reference to BDN with a reference to VETSNET.III.v.2.A.6.bTo replace the reference to BDN with a reference to VETSNET.III.v.2.A.6.cTo change development control time from 60 days to 30 days.III.v.2.A.7.aTo replace the term disallowance with the term denial. 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