Thanks, I'll do that. What does "duty to assist" entail, by the way?
VA's Duty to Assist requires VA to assist you in getting evidence, such as medical records, that is needed to support your case. VA's Duty to Assist applies during your initial claim and if you file a Supplemental Claim.
And what should I do next, after getting the SOC?
You have 60 days or the remainder of the 1-year period following the decision you appealed, whichever is later, to opt in to the modernized system by submitting one of the following forms and checking the SOC/SSOC opt-in box.