California Department of Veterans Affairs (CDVA) Accreditation Practice Exam

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• What is the VA's duty to assist on a claim of clear and unmistakable error (CUE)?
• True or False: Any adjudicative decision regarding eligibility for a VA benefit may be appealed.
• What is required to establish service connection for conditions related to Agent Orange exposure?
• If a veteran retires based on longevity and later establishes a service-connected disability of 100%, is their spouse eligible for health care under TRICARE and CHAMPVA?
• To be eligible for a grant under the Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) program, what must be true about the veteran's disability?
• What is the presumptive period for diseases associated with former prisoners of war?
• What does the Decision Section of a Rating Decision include?
• Is the home where a veteran and spouse reside included in the corpus of their estate for improved pension purposes?
• Can a veteran whose body is unclaimed be interred in a National Cemetery?
• Under which circumstance will the VA not provide a 60-day due process notice when proposing incompetency?
• True or False: If a deserter was found to be insane at the time of the desertion, he will not be disqualified from receiving VA benefits.
• Which of the following statements is true regarding incarceration and benefits?
• True or False: The Forever GI Bill eliminates the 15-year time limit for Post 9/11 GI Bill usage for veterans whose last discharge was on or after January 1, 2013.
• When rating overlapping symptoms from service-connected and non service-connected disabilities, what must the VA do?
• After selling a home with a VA-guaranteed loan, is the veteran still liable if the new owner defaults?
• Does Hagel's Memo require BCMRs to automatically grant upgrades to Vietnam Veterans with PTSD symptoms?
• Which discharge action cannot be reversed by the BCMRs?
• What role does the Adjudication Team have within the Veterans Service Center?
• Can individuals who received discharges related to sexual orientation return to their previous positions without reapplying?
• What is the maximum time frame for a debtor to request a waiver after receiving a notice of default?
• If a waiver request is made after a debt has been denied, what can be submitted?
• What must a veteran establish to be eligible for an annual clothing allowance?
• If a veteran is receiving non-service-connected pension and is rated 100% for prostate cancer and 70% for major depressive disorder, is he eligible for special monthly pension housebound benefits?
• Is a claim for death pension and DIC processed by one of the three Pension Maintenance Centers?
• Where should a Notice of Disagreement with a denial of fee basis authorization be sent?
• Will additional pension for aid and attendance based on blindness be reduced if the veteran is admitted to a VA medical facility?
• VA education benefits are available to certain members of the Reserves and the National Guard who agree to serve what Reserve obligation?
• When is a spouse eligible for DIC if the veteran dies of a service-connected disability and the spouse was six months pregnant at the time of death?
• If a claimant is asked to submit evidence within 30 days, what happens if they provide it six months later?
• Does a dependent's apportionment get affected if the incarcerated beneficiary participates in a work release program?
• What is the main responsibility of the Development Team in the VSC?
• After surgery on a disability rated at 30%, what is the veteran's immediate post-surgery rating?
• True or False: A debt can be waived if the non-veteran received treatment based on humanitarian grounds.
• What is the primary purpose of the BCMR?
• If a veteran's spouse is convicted of a felony, are the veteran's benefits impacted?
• Who qualifies for travel pay to a VA medical facility for examination or treatment?
• What is the requirement for a veteran to qualify for aid and attendance benefits?
• Which action is NOT within the powers of the DRBs?
• What reason might a service member request a review from a DRB?
• Does a former member of the Air Force have the option for a personal appearance hearing before the BCMR?
• If a child becomes eligible for Chapter 35 benefits after their 18th birthday, until what age will they remain eligible for benefits?
• True or False: The spouse of a veteran with a 100% service-connected disability automatically qualifies for full VA health benefits.
• What is the minimum length of service required for entitlement under the presumptive provisions of the law?
• Can a veteran establish service connection for a condition not documented in their service records?
• What is required to make a claim for a plot allowance?
• For which condition will the VA reimburse unauthorized hospitalization costs at a non-VA facility?
• Which activity completes actions like Direct Deposit and Change of Address?
• A veteran convicted of a misdemeanor assault and battery while receiving 20% SC compensation will have their payments reduced?
• Does the VA have an absolute duty to assist any person applying for VA benefits?
• Can a veteran receive both service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension benefits concurrently?
• Will VA guarantee a loan to purchase a home in a foreign country?
• In the context of veterans' benefits, what is a key factor considered in determining individual unemployability?
• Is the income of a surviving spouse's family from all sources a factor in determining the DIC monthly rates payable?
• Must the DRBs expedite decisions on cases involving TBI?
• If there are two dependent children and one has income exceeding the maximum annual pension rate, does this affect the other child's entitlement?
• Which of the following is NOT a benefit offered during VRE training?
• Does the DRB need a qualified mental health professional to review cases involving PTSD?
• True or False: All veterans who served in Vietnam are acknowledged to have been exposed to herbicides.
• When can new evidence be considered when appealing a VA decision?
• What is the maximum coverage available under VMLI insurance?
• If a surviving spouse remarries and the marriage ends, can their DIC benefits be reinstated?
• What is a requirement for a veteran to qualify for a special home adaptation grant?
• For any VA benefit other than Loan Guaranty, how many days does a beneficiary have to request a waiver of overpayment after notification by VA?
• What is a requirement for veterans applying for education benefits under CH30?
• Are individuals with dishonorable discharges ever eligible for VA benefits depending on circumstances?
• Are eligibility requirements for VA death pension met if a spouse was married for less than a year when the veteran died?
• What is one of the basic components of a Veteran Service Center (VSC)?
• Can the BCMR's three-year deadline be interpreted to mean three years from the date of the DRB decision?
• A veteran suffers from a service-connected disease that affects both feet rated 20% each. What is the total combined evaluation when he also has ratings of 40%, 20%, and 10%?
• Can a surviving spouse still qualify for DIC if the veteran's death is classified as non-service-connected?
• True or False: A veteran with an honorable discharge can be barred from benefits for committing an offense involving Moral Turpitude.
• What does the term "Analogous Rating" refer to in the VA rating system?
• A response to the first notification by the Debt Management Center must be submitted within how many days to avoid debt collection?
• Must a debtor be completely without fault to be granted a waiver for overpayment?
• A veteran's retroactive payment may be withheld unless hardship is proved. True or False?
• Can total disability based on individual unemployability be awarded to an incarcerated veteran for a service-connected disability?
• Beginning in 1991, how is gratuitous S-DVI insurance payable to the beneficiary?
• Which statement is true regarding the BCMRs' authority?
• Which term refers specifically to the reason provided in a military discharge paperwork?
• Can a veteran who is already enrolled in a VA healthcare program apply for Chapter 35 benefits?
• What action can the DRBs take concerning a service member's discharge documentation?
• True or False: If medical evidence indicates a veteran may not handle their funds, an RVSR must begin competency development.
• True or False: A veteran with an honorable discharge can be barred from benefits if he or she is a noncitizen who requested release from service during a time of hostilities.
• Is an individual who completed six months of active duty service and received an uncharacterized discharge eligible for VA pension?
• While training in a VRE program, what financial support may a veteran be entitled to receive?
• What is the role of Public Contact in relation to veterans?
• What is the function of the VA when considering conditions with similar symptomology that are not explicitly listed?
• If two spouses are both veterans, can they combine their separate Loan Guaranty entitlements?
• What is the required enrollment status for a veteran in order to be reimbursed for unauthorized medical expenses?
• Is there a minimum length of service requirement for direct service connection?
• What kind of discharge disqualifies an individual from VA pension eligibility?
• What is the term for using rating criteria of a similar condition for a service-connected disability that is not listed in the Rating Schedule?
• Under what circumstance will VA make a direct loan to eligible veterans?
• Does disability pension have a specific income threshold that veterans must meet?
• How many current insurance programs does the Department of Veterans Affairs administer, either directly, or indirectly?
• True or False: When a veteran is discharged as a result of a sentence of general court-martial, the VA considers whether there were family emergencies or obligations that contributed to the behavior that led to the discharge.
• Can a Gulf War veteran who suffered injuries from driving under the influence be rated permanently and totally disabled for pension purposes?
• What refers to the understanding that a person is healthy unless defects are noted on their entrance examination?
• If a waiver of overpayment has been denied, can the debtor still offer a compromise settlement?
• If a beneficiary is convicted of a misdemeanor and incarcerated for over 61 days, what happens to their benefits?
• What does the Intake Processing Center (IPC) primarily handle?
• Is a veteran with no service-connected disabilities eligible for a pension under any circumstances?
• True or False: The severity of a pre-existing condition must be deducted to determine compensation when service connection by aggravation is established.
• When can a veteran with PTSD expect expedited processing of their application?
• How long does a person with a Loan Guaranty default have to request a waiver of the debt?
• Must the burial allowance always be paid to the funeral director even if the costs have been fully covered?
• Is the plot allowance authorized if the veteran is buried in a state veterans cemetery?
• True or False: A person with a bad conduct discharge is eligible for treatment of a service-connected disability, despite a negative character of service determination.
• Does the remarriage of a deceased veteran's widowed mother automatically bar further payment of the parents' DIC?
• When must the VA provide a marker for a veteran's grave?
• True or False: Service connection may be established for any condition if it appears in the service records.
• To determine priority of routine care, veterans who apply for healthcare from VA will typically be assigned to how many priority groups?
• What is the process called when a veteran has service-connected and non service-connected disabilities that prevent work?
• What type of records will the VA pursue continuously until they are deemed futile?
• If a non-veteran receives emergency treatment at a VA facility, can this debt be waived?
• What is the significance of a veteran being rated 100% disabled at the time of their death?
• Which of the following statements about Loan Guaranty entitlements is true?
• For which of the following loans will VA guarantee a loan?
• What type of discharge can the DRBs change the narrative for?
• Can a veteran receive a burial allowance if they die in a VA hospital from non-service related causes?
• What is the time limit to appeal after a BVA decision?
• Is it possible to establish service connection for a mental health condition without a direct link to service?
• Under which circumstance does the VA not have a duty to assist?
• True or False: Unless specified otherwise, a beneficiary designation applies to all of the veterans insurance policies.
• True or False: A veteran can appeal any decision made by the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding their claim.
• How long does a veteran have to convert an SGLI policy to VGLI after separation from active duty?
• Is it true that rating decisions must now address any findings that are favorable to the claimant under the Appeals Modernization Act?
• Is access to VA medical facilities limited solely to veterans?
• If a former POW receives a service connection for coronary artery disease rated 100% disabling, and dies from an unrelated illness the day after notification, is his surviving spouse eligible for DIC?
• A veteran with service-connected ratings of 50%, 30%, and 10% will have what combined evaluation for compensation?
• Do VA-guaranteed loan costs include funding fees that can be reduced for veterans with disabilities?
• Which of the following statements about veterans' dental care is true?
• If the VA places a veteran into a civilian nursing home under contract, what is the usual length of that contract?
• What is the primary responsibility of the Authorization Team?
• If a VA medical facility is not available, what may veterans with service-connected disabilities request?
• What type of issue is represented by the entitlement to specially adapted housing in the case of a veteran granted service connection for multiple sclerosis?
• Which of the following is a requirement for establishing a service connection?
• What conditions must be met for VA to reimburse unauthorized medical expenses for a non-service-connected condition?
• True or False: When a BVA decision is appealed to the CAVC, the claimant may submit additional evidence.
• What must a veteran have to qualify for S-DVI coverage?
• What is the time frame in which the VA must be notified for emergency hospitalization at a non-VA facility for reimbursement?
• What action does the VA take if sufficient evidence is not provided for claim determination?
• Who primarily makes decisions regarding discharge upgrades?
• What happens to an appeal if it does not allege specific errors?
• What must a veteran demonstrate to receive assistance for a specially adapted automobile?
• Which type of evidence is most critical in establishing service connection for a new disability?
• What must a claimant do to facilitate the VA's request for evidence?
• True or False: A personal hearing is mandatory in every appeal.
• Is it necessary for a veteran to provide documentation when seeking benefits for training costs in a VRE program?
• A veteran has both arms rated at 30% for a service-connected disability. What is the combined evaluation for compensation?
• What is the primary purpose of a DRB?
• What is the time limit for using VA loan guaranty benefits?
• What activity is responsible for notifying a veteran of incarceration and adjusting their award?
• Is a reservist activated during the Gulf War eligible for Loan Guaranty benefits?
• Is a veteran's loss of vision eligible for blind rehabilitation services if it's not due to service-connected causes?
• True or False: New evidence can be introduced when a Higher Level Review (HLR) is elected.
• Can an eligible child receive Chapter 35 benefits while attending school on Active Duty?
• What core function does the Adjudication Team carry out within the VA?
• Is a blind veteran with no light perception in either eye considered in need of regular aid and attendance?
• What is the primary function of the Evidence Intake Center (EIC)?
• An individual received a bad conduct discharge by special court martial as a result of going AWOL for 90 days. Is he barred from receiving benefits?
• True or False: A covered disabled child of a Vietnam veteran may receive Vocational Rehabilitation services similar to a disabled veteran.
• Does a veteran with multiple disabilities rated 30%, 30%, 20%, and 10% from a single incident meet the scheduler requirements for individual unemployability?
• Can an eligible surviving child under age 18 who has finished high school receive both DIC and Chapter 35 Education benefits?
• Which body has the authority to examine a member's discharge and potentially issue benefits?
• What is an important factor for the BCMRs when reviewing retirement cases?
• Which factor does not affect a veteran's eligibility for DIC?
• True or False: Reduced education benefits are based on contributions to the Education/Training Fund.
• If a veteran is buried in a national cemetery, are there additional transportation costs covered?
• True or False: After a finding of incompetency, the VA will not release retroactive payment unless hardship is shown.
• True or False: If a person guilty of willful and persistent misconduct is found to be insane at the time of the offense, she will not be disqualified from receiving VA benefits.
• True or False: Veterans' eligibility for special adaptive equipment depends solely on their service record.
• What is the time limit for applying for coverage under the VAlife insurance program?
• Which regulation defines the severity level needed to establish service connection for hearing loss?
• What does the VA's Public Contact mainly assist with?
• Are all claims processed by the VSC where the veteran resides?
• What percentage rating must a veteran have to qualify for certain VA travel pays related to their service-connected condition?
• How many autos or conveyances will VA provide special adaptive equipment for an eligible veteran?
• In the context of service member discharges, what does BCMR stand for?
• What authority do DRBs have regarding a re-enlistment code?
• How long does a claimant have to file a Notice of Disagreement (N.O.D.) from the date of notice of a VA decision?
• What percentage of benefits does an incarcerated beneficiary of non-service-connected pension receive after 61 days?
• What is the function of the Rating Team?
• Does a veteran who served from February 15th to June 30th, 1998 meet the service requirements for disability pension if he was administratively discharged?
• If a veteran's family wants a headstone or marker different from the one supplied by the VA, will reimbursement be provided?
• Which of the following is not a requirement for Chapter 30 education benefits?
• In the context of pension eligibility, is a veteran with a high misdemeanor warrant considered a fugitive felon?
• If a veteran had no children from their marriage, can the spouse apply for VA death benefits?
• Who has the initial responsibility to determine if a disability claim needs a VA exam?
• Where should an appeal to the CAVC be sent?
• True or False: An RVSR must start determining competency if there is medical evidence suggesting a veteran can't manage funds.
• If a veteran's unit was not active during wartime, are they eligible for Loan Guaranty benefits?
• What type of discharge can the BCMRs specifically grant related to retirement?
• Is a surviving spouse eligible for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) if the veteran was rated 100% disabled at the time of death?
• Is the burial allowance effective immediately upon the veteran's death?
• Which section of the Code Sheet indicates if a future exam is required?
• Which activity follows up on applications for claims?
• True or False: Only conditions listed in 38 CFR 3.311(b)(2) may be recognized for veterans exposed to ionizing radiation.
• What is the presumptive period for Multiple Sclerosis after service?
• An appeal from a BVA decision must be filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims within:
• Which is a common outcome the BCMRs could determine?
• Can the BCMR's deadline of three years be interpreted to mean three years from when one learns about the BCMR?
• Is hypertension considered a chronic disease that can be service-connected within one year post-service?
• What is the time limit for filing a claim for service-connected burial benefits?
• Which VA benefit does not have a time limit for usage?
• What happens to the educational benefits under Chapter 35 if a permanently and totally disabled veteran remarries?
• How long must a veteran be rated as totally disabled before their death for the spouse to be eligible for DIC?
• True or False: Gratuitous S-DVI insurance was payable only as a lump sum payment before 1991.
• If a veteran dies in a VA hospital from non-service connected causes, what transportation costs are payable for burial?
• What impact does General Assistance income have on the eligibility of a surviving spouse for VA death pension?
• In which scenario can a veteran’s pension benefits be suspended?
• What is the maximum combined entitlement for a veteran eligible for educational assistance benefits under multiple programs?
• What is the eligibility criteria for veterans associated with non-service-connected pensions regarding incarceration?
• Is the requirement for a hearing before the BCMR applicable to all applicants?
• True or False: The maximum coverage under SGLI can be decreased after initial enrollment.
• When a veteran fails to sign an authorization for release of records, how does that affect their claim?
• Can the BCMR's three-year deadline be waived in the interest of justice?
• What is the minimum combined evaluation required for additional compensation for dependents?
• True or False: To qualify for payment of the annual clothing allowance, the veteran need not be service-connected.
• What action can a veteran take if they disagree with a VA decision?
• When a death is service connected, is the full amount of the service-connected burial allowance always payable regardless of funeral costs?
• True or False: A veteran can restore their Loan Guaranty entitlement after previously using the full amount.
• Which dental condition is service-connected for compensation purposes?
• True or False: An appeal that does not state specific errors of fact or law may be dismissed by the Board of Veterans' Appeals.
• How long will a temporary rating following surgery last?
• Which of the following discharges may not be considered to have been issued under other than dishonorable conditions?
• Can a service member elect lesser coverage than the maximum available of $400,000 under SGLI?
• What does "sound condition" refer to upon entering military service?
• True or False: A veteran must be totally disabled to qualify for the Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) program.
• True or False: Claimants are not allowed to be represented by an attorney until an appeal is made to the CAVC.
• True or False: The Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for providing health care for children of veterans with spina bifida.
• True or False: If benefit payments are withheld to collect a debt and a timely request for waiver is submitted, the withholding will be suspended.
• Which priority groups must make a co-payment to receive healthcare from a VA medical facility?
• If a veteran rated 100% dies from a non-service-connected cause, what impact does it have on the surviving spouse's eligibility for VA loan benefits?
• Does owning a parcel of land affect a mother's eligibility for DIC if she only receives Social Security income?
• For what purpose can a VA-guaranteed loan NOT be used?
• If an individual is discharged with an other than honorable discharge due to extensive AWOL, are they eligible for healthcare for service-connected conditions?
• What is the purpose of the Intake Processing Center in VA claims?
• True or False: Once a veteran is notified of the grant of service-connection, they are eligible for VMLI regardless of coverage amount.
• In the context of a rating decision, if service treatment records are missing, does that constitute an adequate decision?
• Who is the beneficiary on a VMLI policy?
• True or False: A veteran may have multiple VMLI policies for different properties.
• True or False: VA provides monetary assistance to veterans for specially adapted automobiles only once.