2026 Virtual Basic Training Conference
Below you will find the presentations and course materials for the Virtual 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:
Zoom Link: https://vfw.zoom.us/j/81088243308?pwd=uJqrPlhESpCkcLEdK1h0RMC602pa6Z.1
Passcode: VFW
Course Materials:
Using-Electronic-Submission-Systems
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
How to Conduct a hearing Practical Exercise Worksheet
VBMS Overview and Notification Queue
TVB UAT Website
https://vbvfw-uat.echo.tylerfederal.com/login.request.do
Claims Case Study:
Day 1
Day 1 Exercise Veteran Intake, POA and ITF
Day 2
Day 2 Exercise Medical Records and Claim Submission
Day 3
Day 3 Exercise Reviewing the Rating
All claim forms and evidence submitted to VA
Day 4
Day 4 Appeals and Follow up Claim Actions
Test and Appeals Assignment: