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  • 1. 

    Which of the following instruments give veterans more control over their disability claim?

    • A.

      VAMC

    • B.

      VIC

    • C.

      DBQ

    • D.

      DRE

    Correct Answer
    C. DBQ
  • 2. 

    Which of the following is a standard medical document approved by VBA and VHA for documenting diseases and illnesses used in the evaluation process for each veteran:

    • A.

      GBA

    • B.

      DBQ

    • C.

      FTH

    • D.

      HQS

    Correct Answer
    B. DBQ
  • 3. 

    Which of the following is an advantage of using DBQ?

    • A.

      DBQs help make the claims process more efficient

    • B.

      DBQs allow a veteran to use a healthcare provider of their choice

    • C.

      DBQs may help bypass the standard comp & pen evaluation

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 4. 

    If a veteran decides to use the DBQ, it is best to use:

    • A.

      A licensed healthcare provider

    • B.

      Feedback from a family member or friend

    • C.

      Veteran to complete DBQ him/herself

    • D.

      A non-licensed healthcare provider

    Correct Answer
    A. A licensed healthcare provider
  • 5. 

    When getting someone to complete a DBQ on behalf of the veteran, it is always a good idea to:

    • A.

      Complete the DBQ yourself and have the person sign it

    • B.

      Pay for the feedback on the DBQ

    • C.

      Ask someone you have good rapport with to complete the DBQ

    • D.

      Send out as many DBQs as possible to see who completes it

    Correct Answer
    C. Ask someone you have good rapport with to complete the DBQ
  • 6. 

    Which of the following are good ways to get DBQ to the VA?

    • A.

      Fax

    • B.

      Scan & email

    • C.

      Mail

    • D.

      All of the above

    Correct Answer
    D. All of the above
  • 7. 

    Most VA disability denials are due to:

    • A.

      Missing element in the claims application

    • B.

      Negligent VSO who submits sloppy paperwork

    • C.

      Lack of VA funding

    • D.

      Veteran forgets to submit paperwork

    Correct Answer
    A. Missing element in the claims application
  • 8. 

    According to Ken Cruickshank, 3 pillars of evidence should be in every veteran file in order for the file to be evaluated properly.  What are those three Pillars of Evidence?

    • A.

      1. Medical evidence; 2. Evidence having suffered a disease or illness; and 3. Evidence that links the items together

    • B.

      1. All C-file records; 2. Civilian medical records; and 3. Home records of illness, injury or disease

    • C.

      1. Military records from the veterans' unit; 2. High school records; 3. All military school records.

    • D.

      1. Community service records; 2. Driving records; and 3. Employer evaluation records.

    Correct Answer
    A. 1. Medical evidence; 2. Evidence having suffered a disease or illness; and 3. Evidence that links the items together
  • 9. 

    If a veteran is denied benefits, he/she has how long to submit additional evidence?

    • A.

      30 days

    • B.

      6 months

    • C.

      1 year

    • D.

      5 years

    Correct Answer
    C. 1 year
  • 10. 

    Which of the following is intended to be a fast track way to get VA disability benefits processed faster?

    • A.

      DBQ

    • B.

      FDC

    • C.

      TAG

    • D.

      VHA

    Correct Answer
    B. FDC
  • 11. 

    Using the standard application system, the VA is responsible for getting all necessary data.  Using the FDC system, the ___________________ is responsible for gathering medial evidence.

    • A.

      Spouse

    • B.

      Veteran

    • C.

      Counselor

    • D.

      School administration

    Correct Answer
    B. Veteran
  • 12. 

    The main advantage of the FDC system is:

    • A.

      Instant approval

    • B.

      Less paperwork

    • C.

      Guaranteed approval of benefits

    • D.

      Speedy resolution

    Correct Answer
    D. Speedy resolution
  • 13. 

    The perfect way to utilize the FDC system is to make use of:

    • A.

      The checklist

    • B.

      A good, caring VSO

    • C.

      The VA bureaucracy

    • D.

      An inexpensive attorney

    Correct Answer
    A. The checklist
  • 14. 

    Statements from family and friends is good evidence to add to FDC.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
  • 15. 

    Using your own personal statement to FDC as to why you believe your disability should be service-connected is always a good idea.

    • A.

      True

    • B.

      False

    Correct Answer
    A. True

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