VSO Exam Lesson with Questions and Correct Answers

VSO Exam Lesson with Questions and Correct Answers VA Form 21-22 - CORRECT ANSWER-In an order for a Service organization to represent a veteran, the Veteran must complete documentation bestowing power of attorney rights to the organization. This authorization is documented on VA Form 21-22 Appointment of Service Organization as Claimants (POA) What is a (VSO) Veterans Service Officer authorized to do for a claimants claim? - CORRECT ANSWER-A VSO is authorized to prepare, present, and prosecute a claimants claim and has the authority to review the claimant records, present evidence on behalf of the claimant, submit an intent to file, non-original claim, a notice of disagreement, or a substantive appeal on behalf of the claimant, and withdraw an appeal. What is a (VSO) Veterans Service Officer not authorized to do for a claimants claim? - CORRECT ANSWER-A VSO may not sign original applications for veterans benefits or other forms requiring claimant certification such as eligibility verification report If a (VSO) Veteran Service Officer suspects the claimant has provided fraudulent information he or she should do what? - CORRECT ANSWER-Advise the Claimant that this is against the law Under what circumstances can an accredited VSO discuss the veterans claims information with someone else? - CORRECT ANSWER-When permission to do so has been obtained from the veteran. Why did congress decide to charter Veterans Organizations whos sole purpose was to provide assistance to veterans at no cost? - CORRECT ANSWER-In order to offset the loss of attorneys, after a limit was placed on attorney fees for representing veterans.. The Department of Veterans Affairs is comprised of how many Administrations? - CORRECT ANSWER-3 1. Veterans Health Administration 2. National Cemetery Administration 3. Veterans Benefits Administration Name the 3 Administrations that comprise The Department of Veterans Affairs? - CORRECT ANSWER-1. Veterans Health Administration 2. National Cemetery Administration 3. Veterans Benefits Administration (BVA) The Board of Veterans Appeals? - CORRECT ANSWER-An independent body that decides appeals in questions regarding all Veterans Benefits What does the (BVA) Board of Veterans Appeals have jurisdiction over? - CORRECT ANSWER-Final decision on Appeals and on any non-medical decision made elsewhere in the VA When the appeals process begins, for the first steps of the process the appeals remain where? - CORRECT ANSWER-VBA Regional Office When is Jurisdictions of an appeal transferred from the VBA RO to the BVA -