2024 Annual Training Conference

2024 Annual Accreditation Training Conference "Leading the Nation – Tennessee Veteran Advocacy"

2024-09-30 01:00 PM

2024-09-30T13:00:00.000-05:00

Chattanooga Convention Center
One Carter Plaza
Chattanooga, Tennessee 37402

2024 TDVS Annual Training Conference Agenda

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Welcome to Chattanooga Marriot Downtown-What to Expect

2024 Annual Training Conference Setup

Things to Do in Chattanooga

2024 Chattanooga Travel Inspiration Magazine (Spring/Summer)

Medal of Honor Herritage Center Flyer

Welcome to Chattanooga Tri-Fold Flyer

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2024 Annual Awards Banquet

Awards Banquet Agenda

Amber Mills, Commissioner, District 1, Shelby County Commission Biography

Day 1

Welcome, Introduction, Opening Remarks

Commissioner Tommy Baker Biography

Dennis Wimer, Director, IN Department of Veterans Affairs & President, National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs

Veterans Health Administration Updates from Across Tennessee -VISN Perspective

Gregory Goins, Network Director, VA MidSouth Healthcare Network (VISN 9) Biography

Veterans Health Administration Updates from Across Tennessee: VISN Perspective Presentation

Veteran Health Administration Updates from Accross Tennessee

Memphis Catchment Area

Tennessee Valley Catchment Area

Daniel Dücker, Executive Director, VA Tennessee Valley Health Care Biography

Mountain Home Catchment Area

Daren Giancola, Assistant Director, James H. Quillen VA Medical Center Biography

James H. Quillen VA Medical Center-Mountain Home Presentation

Nashville VA Regional Office Welcome

Charles Moore, Executive Director, Nashville Regional Office Biography

Introduction to NVLSP and TDVS Partnership - NVLSP

Paul Wright, Executive Director, NVLSP Biography

Introduction to NVLSP and TDVS Partnership Presentation

Introduction to NVLSP and TDVS Partnership Presentation (Small)

Navigating the VA’s Modernized / AMA Review System - NVLSP

Louis George, Special Counsel, NVLSP Biography

Navigating the VA’s Modernized / AMA Review System Presentation

Navigating the VA’s Modernized / AMA Review System Presentation (Small)

**PENDING** Navigating the VA’s Modernized / AMA Review System Presentation Video

Day 2

Welcome, Introductions Opening Remarks Partner Presentation – Tennessee Military Department

Warner Ross II, Major General, The Adjutant General & Commissioner TN Department of Military Biography

Tennessee Military Department Presentation

Partner Presentation – Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

Jeffery Dent, State Director Veteran Services, Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Biography

Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development Presentation

VA Updates: Debt Management Center (DMC)

Debt Management Center (DMC) Presentation

**PENDING** Debt Management Center (DMC) Presentation Video

VA Updates: Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO)

John (Randy) Detty, Assistant Director Data and Operations, MDEO Biography

Christopher Epting, Managament Analyst Operations Medical Disability Examination Office, Veterans Benefits Administration

Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) Presentation

**PENDING** Medical Disability Examination Office (MDEO) Presentation Video

Basics of the Fiduciary Process - NVLSP

Elizabeth “Liz” Tarloski, Staff Attorney, NVLSP Biography

Basics of the Fiduciary Process Presentation

Basics of the Fiduciary Process Presentation (Small)

**PENDING** Basics of the Fiduciary Process Presentation Video

VA Senior Leader(s) – BVA and/or VBA

VA Under Secretary for Benefits

The Honorable Joshua Jacobs Under Secretary for Benefits Biography

VA Under Secretary for Benefits Presentation

Office of the Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Advaith Thampi, Strategic Advisor & VSO Liaison, Office of the Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals Biography

Office of the Chairman, Board of Veterans’ Appeals Presentation

VA Intergovernmental Affairs

Zaneta Adams, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Intergovernmental Affairs Biography

VA Intergovernmental Affairs Presentation

Rating Reductions & Severance of Service Connection

Rating Reductions & Severance of Service Connection Presentation

Rating Reductions & Severance of Service Connection Presentation (Small)

**PENDING** Rating Reductions & Severance of Service Connection Presentation Video

Break Out Sessions

Track A: AMA: Small Group Practical Exercise - NVLSP

Louis George, Special Counsel, NVLSP Biography

AMA Practical Exercise Presentation - Instructor Slides

AMA Practical Exercise Presentation - Instructor Slides (Small)

Track B: C&P Exams – Practical Application Session

VSO Ashley Thompson Biography

C&P Examinations: Practical Exercise

Track C: Duty to Assist and Locating Records - NVLSP

Elizabeth “Liz” Tarloski, Staff Attorney, NVLSP Biography

Duty to Assist and Locating Records Presentation

Duty to Assist and Locating Records Presentation (Small)

Track D: Pension: Practical Application Session

Training Officer Suzanna Ellis Biography

Quality and Appeals Specialist, Lisa Ware Biography

2024 Pension Practical Application Student Version Presentation

Penison CheckList Handout

Day 3

Welcome, Introduction, Opening Remarks Partner Presentation – TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Marie Williams, Commissioner TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Biography

TN Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services Presentation

Break Out Sessions

Track A: Reviewing a Claims File & VA Systems (VBMS/Caseflow) Tips

Caseflow Overview Presentation (09/2024)

Installing and Accessing VA Systems for Tennessee Accredited Advocates 02.19.2024

Liza Quinn Biography

Ron Dvorsky Biography

Virtual Hearing Fact Sheet

VSO Caseflow Guide 2022

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Track B: Women Veterans and the VA - NVLSP

Elizabeth “Liz” Tarloski, Staff Attorney, NVLSP Biography

Women Veterans and the VA Presentation

Women Veterans and the VA Presentation (Small)

Track C: Advocacy Best Practices Across Tennessee

Track D: Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) Claims - NVLSP

Louis George, Special Counsel, NVLSP Biography

Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) Claims Presentation

Toxic Exposure Risk Activity (TERA) Claims Presentation (Small)

Closing Comments

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