December Basic Training Conference
Below you will find the presentations and course materials for the December Basic Training Conference. To download the presentations and materials, click the title of the item you wish to download.
If you experience any difficulty downloading these presentations, please get in touch with Keith Garrison at KGarrison@vfw.org or Dale Phillips at DPhillips@vfw.org
NVS Basic Training Classes
Course Agenda:
Zoom Information:
https://vfw.zoom.us/j/84353824209?pwd=o5u2hs8usIqQZkuBHyzfZdgT4Smvi6.1
Passcode: VFW
Course Materials:
The Role of the VFW Representative
NVS-Policy-Procedure-Presentation-Updated 13 October 2025
Character of Discharge, POA and ITF
How to Review Rating Decisions
Interpreting Medical Records and VA Exams
Service Connected Claims and Development
The Appeals Process & Hearings
VBMS Overview and Notification Queue
Education-Benefits-Presentation_updated Dec 2025
TVB UAT Website
https://vbvfw-uat.echo.tylerfederal.com/login.request.do
Claims Case Study:
Day 1
Day 2
Reviewing records and initial claim
Day 3
Day 4
All claim forms and evidence submitted to VA
Day 5
Test and Appeals Assignment: