What to do when one-off issues occur—and how to handle them.

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Tech Issues

No Open EP Code

Documents Are Not Associated with the Veteran’s File

RBIT Support (for tech issues with your computer) - [email protected]

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Development Issues

VA Develops to Deny

When the VA orders a medical exam but no medical opinion:

VA Orders the Wrong Comp & Pen Exam

VA Requests the Wrong Medical Opinion

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Delay Issues

VA Delays Development (+120 days since Suspense Date in VBMS)

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Appeal Issues

Issue: Service Connection

Proposals to Reduce or Sever

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Fee Issues

When Will We Waive Entitlement to a Future Award of Attorney Fees?

Client Disputes an Attorney Fee Award

VA Failed to Withhold Attorney Fee

Appealing Attorney Fee Decisions

CDRP Issues

Request Debt Waiver

No Fee Decision Issued

New Fee Regulations as of 04/01/2025

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Miscellaneous Issues

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