Most disability claims are established in the Electronic Disability Collect System
(EDCS). For a majority of these claims, the Certified Electronic Folder (CEF) is the
agency’s official record. Sometimes, a CEF exclusion exists, so a paper folder must
be created for the entire case. (See Certified Electronic Folder (CEF) Exclusions
- DI
81010.030, for more information about CEF exclusions). In order to tell what kind of folder
has been created for each disability claim, eDib displays PFIs.
PFIs inform case processing components if:
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The official folder for the current filing is paper or a CEF; and
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To expect a paper folder for the current filing or a prior filing when the case is
transferred.
It is extremely important that the PFIs are set correctly. Receiving offices reject
jurisdiction of an electronic case if they do not receive a paper folder within the
present number of days established for their office by the Regional Office (RO) when
the PFI indicates a paper folder for the current claim is being sent (see Electronic
Folder Interface (EFI) Download - DI 81020.005B.).
NOTE: For eCDR PFIs, see Transferring the Electronic Continuing Disability Review (eCDR)
- DI 81010.240B. and Receipting an eCDR -DI 81020.205E.