VSO Chapter 2 Final Exam Study Guide solutions

VSO Chapter 2 Final Exam Study Guide solutions Cabinet-level agency - CORRECT ANSWER-U. S. Dept of Veterans Affairs on March 15, 1989. Thre Sub Agencies - CORRECT ANSWER-VHA, VBA, and NCA each with an undersecretary. Also Board of Veterans Appeals, Office of General Counsel, Office of the inspector General VBA administers - CORRECT ANSWER-Non-medical benefits for vets, dependents, survivors VBA Programs include - CORRECT ANSWER-Comp & Pension, Voc Rehab, Ed. & Training, Dep. & Survivors, Loan Guaranty, Life Ins., Burial Allowance VHA Provides - CORRECT ANSWER-Healthcare facilities for Vets & sometimes Deps/Survivors How many facilities VHA - CORRECT ANSWER-170 nationwide 80% affiliated with Medical Schools VHA Inpatients per day - CORRECT ANSWER-100,000 Other VHA facilities - CORRECT ANSWER-Outpatient clinics, counseling centers, domiciliaries, & nursing homes. NCA provides - CORRECT ANSWER-Nationwide Cemeteries NCA eligibles - CORRECT ANSWER-Active Duty, Eligible Reservists & National Guard, WWII Merchant Mariners, U.S. Citizen of allied government Armed Force, other persons designated by the Secretaries VA or Air Force, Spouse, unremarried spouse, and children as defined eligible. VARO - CORRECT ANSWER-Veterans Administration Regional Office VSC - CORRECT ANSWER-Veteran Service Center Breakdown of VSC - CORRECT ANSWER-Evidence Intake Intake Processing Center (triage) Pre-determination Rating Post-determination