--- title: "Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 2, Section A Developing Claims Under the Nehmer Stipulation" document: "M-21-1" section: "Part VIII, Subpart i, Chapter 2, Section A" canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/m21-1/viii.i.2.a-developing-claims-under-the-nehmer-stipulation" source: "https://www.knowva.ebenefits.va.gov/system/templates/selfservice/va_ssnew/help/customer/locale/en-US/portal/554400000001018/content/554400000177424/M21-1-Part-VIII-Subpart-i-Chapter-2-Section-A-Developing-Claims-Under-the-Nehmer-Stipulation" updated: "2026-09-07T14:37:30.622691Z" --- | ** **| November 1, 2021 ### VIII.i.2.A.1.a. Development Actions Following Claims Folder Review | ** **| Development actions following a _Nehmer_ claims folder review may include development for * medical evidence * verification of service * dependency * payee status * military pay, and/or * burial information. ### VIII.i.2.A.1.b. EP Control of Claims Under the Nehmer Stipulation | ** **| When the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) initiates a readjudication under _Nehmer_ , project guidance will include proper end product (EP) controls specific to the particular readjudication effort. If _Nehmer_ is found to apply during the usual claim process, use the table below to determine the appropriate EP control(s) for application. | **If …**| **Then …** all of the contentions associated with the pending claim are impacted by _Nehmer_ applicability| change the pending EP control to EP 681 for completion of processing.**Exception:** If the _Nehmer_ contention is controlled under an EP 030 or 040, establish a companion EP 681. only some of the contentions associated with the pending claim are impacted by _Nehmer_ applicability| * establish a separate EP 681 for control of the _Nehmer_ -eligible contentions, and * remove those contentions from association with the concurrent rating EP. **Note:** Ensure to affix any specific claim attributes required by [M21-4, Appendix E](). **References:** For more information on * historical _Nehmer_ readjudication EPs, see [M21-4, Appendix B](), and * rating considerations in _Nehmer_ claims, see [M21-1, Part VIII, Subpart i, 2.B](). ### VIII.i.2.A.1.c. Requesting Examinations in Claims Involving Nehmer The mere passage of time since a VA examination was completed does not automatically require VA to provide a new medical examination, as stated in [_Palczewski v. Nicholson_](), 21 Vet.App. 174, 182 (2007). The determination of whether an examination is warranted is made on a case-by-case basis primarily focused on whether the evidence of record is adequate for rating purposes in accordance with [38 CFR 3.326]() and, irrespective of age, accurately reflects the overall disability picture. **Reference:** For more information on when medical evidence is adequate for rating purposes, see [M21-1, Part IV, Subpart i, 1.A]().