I received my file number on the 21st (yet to update the spreadsheet). It seems to me that this communication is faster than before because the file number email now is coming from CIO instead of VO. The new format also got rid of the "120 day" section. Does this mean it will now take longer to get medical request than before? Under the old format, you should expect something from the VO within 120 days from date of the AOR. Also, is this file number email from CIO considered a AOR just like before, or will a formal AOR be communicated when application reaches the VO? Any thoughts and comments?