<p>Department of Veterans Affairs M21-1MR, Part I Veterans Benefits Administration December 10, 2009 Washington, DC 20420 Transmittal Sheet </p><p>Changes The table below describes the changes to Part I, Chapter 5, Section B, “Notice Inclu of Disagreement (NOD).” ded in This Revi sion</p><p>Location of the revision Reason(s) for the change Substantive Changes (Policy and Procedural Changes) Page 5-B-17: Part I, To update the second paragraph under the Chapter 5, Section B, heading “May I be represented?” to reflect the Topic 8, Block b changes in policy for representation by agents or (I.5.B.8.b) attorneys mandated by 38 U.S.C. § 5904 and 38 C.F.R. § 14.636. Page 5-B-19: I.5.B.9.b To update the second paragraph under the heading “May I be represented?” to reflect the changes in policy for representation by agents or attorneys mandated by 38 U.S.C. § 5904 and 38 C.F.R. § 14.636.</p><p>Non-Substantive Changes (Editorial, Verbiage, Pagination Changes) Throughout this  To capitalize the word “Veteran.” revision  To include the symbol for section, §, in citations of statutes and regulations where appropriate.  To bring the format and punctuation of the document into conformance with M21-1 publication standards. Page 5-B-4: I.5.B.4.a To remove a reference citation for a rescinded M21-1 paragraph. Page 5-B-5: I.5.B.4.c To correct the name of VA Form 4107, Your Rights to Appeal Our Decision. Page 5-B-11: I.5.B.6.b To replace “VA Form 119, Report of Contact” with “VA Form 21-0820, Report of General Information,” because VA Form 119 is no longer used.</p><p>Continued on next page</p><p> i Transmittal Sheet, Continued</p><p>Rescissions None</p><p>Authority By Direction of the Under Secretary for Benefits</p><p>Signature</p><p>Bradley G. Mayes, Director Compensation and Pension Service</p><p>Distribution RPC: 2068 FD: EX: ASO and AR (included in RPC 2068)</p><p>LOCAL REPRODUCTION AUTHORIZED</p><p> ii</p>