VSO Chapter 2 Exam Latest

VSO Chapter 2 Exam Latest The US Department of Veterans Affairs consists of what 3 sub-agencies? - CORRECT ANSWER-1 - Veterans Benefits Administration 2 - Veterans Health Administration 3 - National Cemetery Administration What does the Veterans Benefit Administration do? - CORRECT ANSWER-Administers all of the non-medical benefits programs for veterans, dependents, and survivors; the compensation and pension programs; vocational rehabilitation for disabled veterans; various education and training assistance programs for veterans, dependents, and survivors; loan guaranty programs for veterans and eligible surviving spouses, and a number of life insurance programs for veterans. VBA also provides a burial allowance for eligible veterans. 3 regional offices: Oakland, Los Angeles, and San Diego What does the Veterans Health Administration do? - CORRECT ANSWER-the VHA provides healthcare facilities for veterans, and in some cases their dependents or survivors. Largest healthcare delivery system in the world. 170 medical centers What does the National Cemetery Administration do? - CORRECT ANSWER-the NCA operates national cemeteries throughout the U.S. and its territories. Who is eligible for burial in a national cemetery? - CORRECT ANSWER-veterans; service members who die on active duty; certain reservists and national guard members; World War 2 Merchant Mariners; US citizens who served honorably in the Armed Forces of an allied government during a war; and such other persons or classes of persons as may be designated by either the Secretary of Veterans Affairs or the Secretary of the Air Force. The spouse or un-remarried surviving spouse and the children of eligible persons are also eligible for burial in a national cemetery. What is VARO? - CORRECT ANSWER-VA Regional Office Describe the VARO processing model. - CORRECT ANSWER-Created structured to increase efficiency in processing compensation and pension claims and reduce number of errors