When the DDS prepares a notice or personalized explanation and the case is selected
for Pre-effectuation Review (PER) or Quality Assurance (QA) review, DDS prepares an
undated notice or explanation, according to the procedures outlined in DI 81020.130, Electronic Case Closure.
After review, the Disability Quality Branch (DQB) dates and releases notices to the
claimant, and any authorized representative (e.g., attorney or non-attorney representative)
at the conclusion of the review. The certified electronic folder (CEF) will include
a dated image of the released notice, and the DQB does not need to annotate the CEF
with the date the notice is released. The notice release date is entered in the OQR
legacy system and can be viewed in eView on the Case Review screen under the Case
Data tab.
References:
DI 81020.130, Electronic Case Closure
DI 81020.135, Federal Quality Review