Posted on Apr 7, 2015
Sgt Branden W.
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I've got an interview this Monday at the local VA as a Veterans Servive Representative. As a Veteran, I think it will be pretty great connecting veterans with the benefits they've earned.

Anyone currently employed at the VA or even better, anyone a VSR currently?
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Sgt Branden W.
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I've accepted the Firm Offer and will be starting June 1st as a Veteran's Service Representative here in Roanoke. Big transition from teaching to Federal employment... that's a good thing.

Thanks to those in the RP community who offered their 2 cents along the way, from resume tips to words of encouragement.

Hell, maybe I'll be fortunate enough to build a RP member's case file, and get you closer to the benefits you've earned.

I look forward to increasing the success rates of Veterans submitting claims and offering solid advice on how to efficiently navigate the process through the proper channels within RP.

You've got an inside man now.
LTC Yinon Weiss SFC Mark Merino SGT Ben Crum SGT Corey Franks CPT Bob Moore
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SFC Mark Merino
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No hablo. I'd like to get in on the flight operations. I miss seeing the world from 300 ft.
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SSG Kenneth Lanning
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SFC Mark Merino ahh...tried any hospitals? I know they have air crews-or any given TV channel agency. Just pulling at straws; hate seeing vets flappin'-been there myself (hence my working at Nextel while I was...yay call centers)
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SSG Kenneth Lanning
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SGT Corey Franks
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Congrats man! Vets helping vets...that's how it should be! Good luck!
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Sgt Branden W.
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Update: interview complete. 5 Performance Based questions, followed by a writing sample. Got a very positive vibe from the HR recruiter.

Starting at GS-7 which is more than I make as a teacher, and with yearly promotions, the ladder is one worth climbing.
Now the waiting game begins, as the VA is not known for speedy decisions.

My goal is to make a positive difference, even at the "lower" levels of the Claims process.
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CPT Bob Moore
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Good luck with the rest of the process. I think it is a great help when the VA hires veterans in roles such as Service Representatives. You definitely will understand many of the issues those you are helping have faced.
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Nice! Good luck!

My wife doesn't work for the VA, BUT she is a CNA that occasionally works at the Idaho State Veterans Home in Boise (its a state run veterans facility).
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