those issues is not reasonably raised in the veteran's application,
is inconsistent with the plain language and history of the statute. Furthermore, such specificity
would burden VA's claims system by causing onerous delays in the processing and awarding of
benefits, contradicting the "expedited decisionmaking" and "higher satisfaction in the process"
envisioned by Senator Rockefeller.
       The regulatory history is also informative. When § 3.159 was promulgated in August 2001,
VA considered whether specific notice on all elements of a claim was necessary under section
5103(a) and stated:
       We received a comment stating that the regulation should require VA, at the point
       in time when any evidence has been received in a claim for compensation benefits,
  Mr. Dingess' PTSD on his ability to work.
See Din. R. at 98-104, 371-74. In the 1999 examination, the examiner noted: "While the veteran does
appear to be suffering from [PTSD], he seems able to function relatively well and continues to run
his own used furniture and appliance shop out of his garage." Id. at 103. The 2000 examiner stated:
       His lack of concentration and his inability to focus his effort as well as his lack of
       desire to become involved with people, have caused him to end his small business of
       selling used appliances and furniture out of his house. . . . He believes he came back
    