Workforce Transformation DivisionFAS 360 2023 Cohort

Responsible for acting as a representative for individual veterans and their families by providing free professional assistance in the presentation of appeals to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA) in order to obtain benefits and services earned through military service and provided by VA. Responsible for reviewing evidence and writing informal hearing presentations, as well as assisting veterans in the presentation of testimony during hearing before BVA Veterans’ Law Judges. Accredited to practice before the VA. Responsible for maintaining detailed knowledge of the law pertaining to veterans’ benefits and an understanding of medical terminology as well as anatomy and physiology in order to execute responsibilities professionally and accurately.DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a non-profit organization with 1.2 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U. S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.

Responsible for learning and maintaining knowledge of all laws and regulations pertaining to veteran’s benefits through regular review of the Code of Federal Regulations and other publications, and where appropriate, decisions of the United States Court of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims. Conducted detailed interviews of veterans to elicit information so that all potential benefits could be identified. Reviewed service records and other pertinent data, including medical records, to identify and/or assess validity of claims and potential claims. Determined whether additional evidence would be needed and provided advice to veterans concerning the same, while determining the risks and benefits of filing particular claims. Assessed whether there was evidentiary support of claims. Prepared submissions required to initiate and advance claims. Monitored progress of claims from submission to resolution. Advised claimants of administrative and judicial appeal options. Practiced and represented claimants before military and VA hearing panels and boards, presenting evidence and legal argument, examining and cross-examining witnesses. Developed specific goals and plans to successfully prioritize, organize and accomplish maintenance of clientele workload. Communicated professionally and diplomatically with people inside and outside of the organization. Recruited new DAV members to further support and enhance DAV’s mission of service. Other administrative and frequent outreach activities. Assisted National Area Supervisor with preparation of presentation materials and facilitated training seminars at Mid-Winter Conferences. Assisted with regular mass-mailings to recruit DAV life members.DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. Learn more at www.dav.org.

Provided support to the Director of Information Technology, Project Management Team and IT Inventory Management Team.DAV empowers veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. It is dedicated to a single purpose: fulfilling our promises to the men and women who served. DAV does this by ensuring that veterans and their families can access the full range of benefits available to them; fighting for the interests of America’s injured heroes on Capitol Hill; and educating the public about the great sacrifices and needs of veterans transitioning back to civilian life. DAV, a non-profit organization with 1.2 million members, was founded in 1920 and chartered by the U. S. Congress in 1932. Learn more at www.dav.org.

Provided unparalleled guest services to include massage, hair services (color, cut, chemical treatmentments and ongoing care), spa services, makeup lessons and application, special event coordination to include fashion shows and editorial work.

Provided support to the Director of Corporate Communications, Director of Sales, Director of Healthcare Construction Sales and the Corp Comm Team.

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