What happens if a fully developed claim is filed and new evidence is submitted?

When a fully developed claim is filed and new evidence is submitted, the correct understanding is that the claim proceeds through the traditional processing track. This reflects the fact that new evidence, even if it is significant, can alter the course of the evaluation process in a way similar to standard claim handling.

In the context of claims, a fully developed claim (FDC) is designed to expedite the processing of claims. However, when new evidence is introduced after the claim has been submitted, it is treated differently than in the traditional claims process. The introduction of new evidence may necessitate a reassessment of the claim, which typically involves reverting to the standard processing procedures to properly evaluate all relevant information and ensure that a comprehensive decision is made.

Options that imply the evidence is ignored or must be submitted with the initial claim do not recognize the importance of new evidence in the claims assessment process. Such misinformation might suggest that subsequent evidence loses its value, which is not the case; it plays a crucial role in the comprehensive review of claims, even if that necessitates a return to a traditional processing framework.