What is a “Statement of the Case” (SOC)?
After your local VA office gets your NOD it will create a “Statement of the Case” (SOC).
The SOC is a detailed explanation of the evidence, laws, and regulations used by your local VA office in deciding your claim. The SOC will be mailed to you along with a VA form 9 (Substantive Appeal Form) by your local VA office.
What is a Form 9?
When you receive the SOC from your local VA office, a VA Form 9 will be included with the SOC. The VA Form is also available on the VA web site:http://www.va.gov/vaforms/form_detail.asp?FormNo=9
The VA Form 9 is the last step in the appeal process. To finish the appeal process you must fill out the VA Form 9 (Substantive Appeal) and send it back to your local VA office. When you fill out your VA Form 9, make sure you state the benefit you need, any mistakes you find in the SOC, and if you want a personal hearing.
Your local VA office must get your VA form 9 within 60 days of the date that they mailed you your SOC or within one year of the date that they mailed you the original decision denying your claim, whichever is later.
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