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Knoxville, Tn

Timely submission of Veteran Disability Examinations/Disability Benefits Questionnaires (DBQs) and medical opinions for Veterans Administration Compensation and Pension adjudication. Physical examination of the veteran and a comprehensive review of all appropriate medical records to submit medical opinions with sound rationale supported by available evidence and peer-reviewed medical literature. Completed LHI Advanced Examiner Status 4/2021.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Conducted history and physical assessments and rendered opinions for compensation and pension examinations related to injuries or illnesses claimed sustained during military service. I worked closely with VA C & P personnel, addressing the backlog of examinations, completing examinations and opinions, and training and orienting new C & P examiners at the Knoxville VA Clinic. Proficiently carried out record reviews in VA Electronic Medical Records (EMR) to include Veteran Benefits Management System (VBMS), Joint Legacy Viewer (JLV), Capri, and Vista. Worked closely with VA primary care in referring veterans for triage or treatment.

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States

Performed clinical evaluation of potential sleep disorders to include history and physicals, ordered appropriate testing such as polysomnography or multiple sleep latency testing among others. Followed up diagnostic testing with appropriate treatment and patient education. Collaborated closely with the patient, sleep team members, DME suppliers, and other specialists to increase successful compliance and treatment. Referred often to additional disciplines /specialists such as ENT, Pulmonary, and Cardiology.

Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States

Provided clinical and business development consultation services to start up technology imaging firm. Developed key initial corporate accounts, championed clinical advisory board. Aided in capturing clinical marketing requirements incorporated into business plan.

Knox County, Tennessee, United States

Detailed and dedicated Compensation and Pension ( C & P ) Disability Medical Examiner for the Veterans Health Administration . Extensive and quality performance of compensation and disability examinations for adjudication. Thorough understanding of the regulatory and legal conditions critical for adjudicating veteran claims. Rendering of medical opinions and nexus chronologies with sound rationale and evidence documentation.

Masters Of Nursing, Family Practice Nurse/Nursing

Bachelor Of Science, Cell Biology And Anatomy