What type of information should the VA exclude while processing a claim under the FDC Program?

In the context of processing a claim under the Fully Developed Claims (FDC) Program, the focus is on streamlining the claims process to make it more efficient. One of the key components is the exclusion of unnecessary or redundant information, specifically duplicate evidence that is already recorded.

When a claim is fully developed, the intention is to present all relevant and necessary information that supports the claim without overwhelming the VA with copies of documents that have already been considered. This helps ensure that the review process remains focused and reduces the potential for confusion or delays caused by sifting through repeated evidence. Thus, recognizing and excluding duplicate evidence is crucial to maintaining an efficient workflow in the claims processing system.

Approved materials from external agencies, all private medical records, and unrelated claims may all play valid roles in a claim's consideration but do not inherently represent redundancy in information. Therefore, they would not fall into the same category as duplicate evidence, which is specifically targeted for exclusion to enhance the clarity and efficiency of the claims review process.