ASPIRING THERAPIST WITH EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PHISIANS TO DETERMINE VETERANS DISABILITY PERCENTAGE AWARD. LOOKING TO DEPEND MY KNOWLEDGE AND COUNSELING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH NATIONAL UNIVERSITY'S RENOWNED MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST TRACK OF EDUCATION.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
VETERANS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA)
Los Angeles
08.2015 - 08.2023
Serve as a primary contact for veterans, their beneficiaries, and their representatives
Review veterans military service treatment records to make decision for compensation or pension claims
Explain the full range of VA benefits and all related programs
Determine the percentage eligibility for mental health and physically disabilities claimed by veteran through research and analyzing veterans records, federal and VA regulations
Decide the necessity for and type of examination, reexamination or opinions to determine the existence of or to evaluate disabilities resulting from diseases or injuries
Develop comprehensive examination requests for veteran, working physicians and psychiatrist to obtain medical opinions to ensure appropriate evidence is received from which to adjudicate the claim
Prepared correspondence to members of Congress and special interest groups on case assignments and other 'controlled' correspondence
Reviewed all correspondence to private attorneys; Approve and revoke designations veteran private attorneys, utilizing various electronic data processing (EDP) systems for inputting data related to claims adjudication, processing, monitoring, and correspondence preparation
Act as an advocate for veterans and their beneficiaries in their dealings with other VA elements and organizations that effect their claims
Performed case management duties such as tracking claim status, providing updates, and following up on pending issues.
Completed comprehensive two-year course of study in military science.
United States Navy- Military Intelligence
04/1999-03/2015
Project manager-For Units in Iraq
Operated Top Secret SCI Signal Collection Equipment
Draft basic Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) reports and execute radio direction finding operations for the entire southwest china region
Design Automation Sophisticated electronic digital signing system that tracked outgoing and incoming computer equipment
Attended conferences, seminars, meetings related to veteran affairs topics.
Conducted outreach activities to inform veterans about available services and benefits.
Provided information and assistance to veterans regarding VA benefits, services, and programs.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Troy University
01.2007
Skills
Stay abreast of current technology
Strong Organizational Skills
Strong Problem Solver
Excellent Communications Skills
Expert Counseling and Relationship building Skills
Seasoned Conflict Regulation
Over 25 years of experience as a Leader
Active Listening Skills
Problem Solver
Critical Thinking
Timeline
VETERANS SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
Department of Veterans Affairs (VBA)
08.2015 - 08.2023
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - PSYCHOLOGY
Troy University
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