Kathleen E. Wherthey was appointed as a Board member on May 11, 2022. He previously served as an AAJ on the Council under a temporary appointment in 2002, and prior to joining the DAB, worked as an attorney for state and federal agencies. from the University of Baltimore School of Law. He has also served as a senior attorney-advisor, deputy director, and appeals officer within the DAB. endstream
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You don't get the benefits of a secure federal job and a GS 14 is not nearly enough pay for all of the stress and abuse. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex - including gender identity, sexual orientation, or pregnancy status - or because of age (over 40), physical or mental disability, protected genetic information, parental status, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit based factor. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. in International Studies from American University and her J.D. He received his J.D. The Board's Rules of Practice ( 38 CFR part 20) contain VA's regulations relating to attorney-fee matters. She also serves as an Administrative Appeals Judge on the Medicare Appeals Council. The article, however, did not accuse the Board of any wrongdoing, as it was not BVA management who rejected the nominees based on political affiliation. (Registration Required), Survivors Education & Assistance Benefits (Chapter 35), Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP), Veterans Information Portal (WebLGY) (Registration Required), Service Members' Group Life Insurance (SGLI), Family Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (FSGLI), Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance Traumatic Injury Protection (TSGLI), Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI), Batteries (for Hearing Aids & Other Devices), Manage Your Prescriptions at Your Local VA Medical Center, Manage Your Prescription Refills with My HealtheVet (Registration Required), Health (Please contact your local VA Medical Center), Track Your Appointments with My HealtheVet (Registration Required), Domiciliaries (Please contact your local VA Medical Center), Talent Management System (TMS) (Registration Required), Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form SF 1199A (PDF), Personal Identification Verification (PIV) Card, Security Investigation Center/Background Investigations, Security Investigation Center/Background Clearances, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)/Privacy Act Requests, 214138 Statement in Support of Claim (PDF), 221995 Request for Change of Program or Place of Training (PDF), 221990 Application for Education Benefits (PDF), 212680 Exam for Housebound Status or Permanent Need for Regular Aid and Attendance (PDF), 1010ez Application for Health Benefits, Call TTY if you
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CJU8H$%Q! People can speak anonymously as well. The VA is an enormous agency, and attorney advisors have the possibility of applying internally to different positions within the VA dealing with employment and labor law, medical malpractice, clinical research contracting, legislation, etc., making you more attractive to other agencies depending on what fields you gain experience in. Attorney Advisor Board of Veterans' Appeals May 2019 - Present3 years 8 months 425 I Street, Washington, D.C. 20001 Attorney Match & Farnsworth Jun 2014 - Present8 years 7 months 243 E. She also served as a Judicial Law Clerk for the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Board decisions are reviewable in the federal courts, with those involving orders of removal directly reviewable in the United States Courts of Appeal. The Board of Veterans Appeals had 1,213 employees in 2015 with an average pay (base salary + bonus) of $117,536.72. Try entering a keyword or location, or use the filters. I don't know why anyone would accept a position there unless you are really desperate for work. The DAB may issue a recommended decision for action by another official. Before entering private practice, Judge Yarmis served as an appellate law clerk for a judge on the Maryland Court of Special Appeals. DAB staff includes trained mediators and facilitators. Strategic Engagement and Communications Director. Update your profile. We noticed you don't have any profile preferences. Reasonable Accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. He started his legal career at the Mississippi State Board of Health working on licensure sanctions. She received a BA from Penn State (Labor and Industrial Relations) and a JD from Mercer University, Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, Georgia. Thanks for the advice! View Saved Searches. Judge Yim also had eight years in private practice. You can improve your search results if you update and use your preferences. Maria Cristina E. von Spiegelfeld joined the DAB as an Administrative Appeals Judge in January 2021. Applicants should address separately, the following Quality Ranking Factors - demonstrating their ability in the following areas: Please submit you application via email to the EOIR.HR_Application_Review@usdoj.gov. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html. If you would like to save another job, you will need to go to your profile and remove a saved job first. Hottest Topics -- Last 30 Days Luckily, the VA has a lucrative business in veterans' services. Recent Topics Judge Duncan also served as a staff attorney for the Office of the Fulton County Attorney where she represented Fulton County, Georgia in a wide variety of civil litigation and provided legal advice to Fulton County officials. Enter a keyword or locationStart typing and we'll offer suggestions to narrow your search. Although the "point" system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website,www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdffor a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Karen Robinson returned to the DAB in October 2018 after serving as an Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration. Veterans with claims specific or other questions may request information via Ask.VA.gov | Veteran Affairs or telephone at 1-800-827-1000. 202 0 obj
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7^kg The RVSR needs more rationale (or clarification) from the C&P examiner #3. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Judge Neville's experience includes drafting decisions of the OMHA Chief and Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judges, deciding certain appeals filed at OMHA, advising senior executives on legislative, regulatory, and policy issues related to the Medicare claims appeals process, and creating the OMHA Settlement Conference Facilitation Initiative. Use one or more filters to search for jobs by hiring path, pay, departments, job series and more options under More Filters. She previously served at the Department of Veterans Affairs as a Chief Veterans Law Judge of the Board of Veterans' Appeals, as Counsel to the Chairman, and as a staff attorney. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact one of the Departments Disability Points of Contact (DPOC) to express an interest in being considered for a position. The Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) is an administrative body that decides appeals from denials of claims for veterans' benefits. In a single year, disputes heard by the DAB may involve as much as $1 billion in federal grant funds. EOIR is comprised of three major adjudicating components, the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge (OCIJ), which includes a headquarters staff and all Immigration Courts located throughout the country; the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO); and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA). I guess that's in keeping with the way the current administration runs things -- appoint cronies based on their personal loyalty and not on their actual abilities. Experience Attorney Advisor VA Board of. During that time, he served two terms as the Hearing Office Chief for the Jackson Hearing Office and was detailed to the Appeals Council Disability Review Board for a year. Prior to working at the DAB, Judge Robinson practiced complex commercial litigation at an international law firm. Board of Veterans' Appeals . Promotion potential and remote schedule. Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in eight minutes. As Executive Director of MOD, Judge Roach establishes Council priorities, develops and implements a work plan to achieve disposition goals and oversees case management strategies to ensure the efficient processing of appeals. He received his Bachelors of Arts in Economics from William and Mary, Master's in Business from Xavier University, and J.D. Before coming to the Departmental Appeals Board, Judge Anderson had been an administrative law judge with the Social Security Administration. By mail. Prior to that, he was the DAB's Project Manager for the Fully Integrated Duals Advantage (FIDA) demonstration project, the Special Assistant to the Chair, and both the Director and the Deputy Director of the Medicare Operations Division. 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Attorney Advisor at VA Board of Veterans' Appeals West Orange, New Jersey, United States 587 followers 500+ connections Join to follow VA Board of Veterans Appeals Temple University. She is a graduate of Stanford University and has a J.D. from the University of Maryland at College Park and her J.D. 5RBJ`QhxC& ( G*XY1^H .tmEtp from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. at the Howard University School of Law. Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that their retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that they were transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more). . Prior to his appointment, Judge Lester served as team lead within the DAB's Medicare Operations Division. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. The DAB has three broad areas of jurisdiction each with its own set of judges and staff. Judge Roach received her J.D. Marty Caraway. The DAB resolves disputes with outside parties such as state agencies, Head Start grantees, universities, nursing homes, doctors, and Medicare beneficiaries. 2. 2 (a). Judge Osborne also worked several years in private practice. This job can be a virtual position, but thats not a guarantee. from the University of Maryland School of Law and his B.A. The DAB also has a leadership role in implementing Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) across the Department since the DAB Chair is the designated Dispute Resolution Specialist under the Administrative Dispute Resolution Act of 1996. Subject: Board of Veterans Appeals (Attorney Advisor) Anonymous: Anonymous wrote:New to this board but have read all the posts. Scott Anderson has served as an administrative law judge with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services since March 2012, both for the Departmental Appeals Boards Civil Remedies Division (2012-2017, 2018-present) and the Office of Medicare Hearings and Appeals (2017-2018). They have an impossible annual production quota that the attorneys either meet or get fired for coming up short, no matter how many years they've worked there. This job was posted on Wed May 05 2021 and expired on Sat May 29 2021. from Northwestern University School of Law. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. It is an entry level position with promotion opportunities to GS-14. Karen E. Mayberry was appointed as a Board member on May 11, 2022. seeks in part to provide for the reestablishment of the Criminal Case Data Exchange Board as an advisory board to the Administrative Office of the Courts. Transcripts- Please ensure your law transcripts indicate the type of degree awarded and the date it was awarded and the date it was awarded. She previously served as an Administrative Appeals Judge on the Medicare Appeals Council since 2009. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Prior to her appointment, Judge Alves was a partner at Crowell & Moring and practiced there in the areas of health care, as well as government contracts and grants law, for over 12 years. Specialized Experience: Providing legal advice and services with respect to questions, regulations, practices, or other matters; conducting legal research and citing to relevant legal authority; and drafting and reviewing decisions for consideration and adoption by agency officials. Press enter on the item you wish to view. degrees from Virginia Tech and a J.D. Chairman Jaime Areizaga-Soto. This is a Department security requirement which is waived only for extreme circumstances and handled on a case-by-case basis. 2. Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. degree from Hamline Mitchell College of Law, a M.S. How to save a search. As New Jersey's Attorney General from 2007-2010, Milgram was New Jersey's chief law enforcement officer and led the 9,000-person Department of Law & Public Safety, overseeing the New Jersey State. Keith W. Sickendick has been an Administrative Law Judge since 1995. He earned his J.D. To access the combo box on this page please perform the following steps. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS Angela Roach is the Executive Director of the Medicare Operations Division (MOD) at the DAB. I recently interviewed for this position and took a subsequent writing test. Wallace S. Hubbard joined the DAB, Civil Remedies Division in January 2017. Vacant. Congress generally prohibits agencies from employing non-citizens within the United States, except for a few narrow exceptions as set forth in the annual Appropriations Act (see,https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/non-citizens/). Judge Roach previously served as the Special Assistant in the Immediate Office at the DAB. See 28 U.S.C. Judge Rogall, a native of New Jersey, is a graduate of Rutgers College and the Rutgers School of Law - Newark. Wyndell O. Hit enter to expand a main menu option (Health, Benefits, etc). In addition, the Board has appellate review authority over disciplinary decisions of recognized organizations and representatives appearing before the Immigration Courts, DHS, and the Board.