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U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
5Authority and Duties of the Secretary
1 Provide Services for Veterans and the
Public
Provide Services for Veterans and the Public describes the
mission and purpose of the Department of Veterans Affairs
in terms of the services it provides both to and on behalf of
the Veteran and the public.
U.S.C Title 38 Part V38 U.S.C. Part V - Boards, Administrations and
Services (Chapters 71 - 79)
1.1 Provide Benefits and Services for
Veterans and Beneficiaries
Provide Benefits and Services for Veterans and Beneficiaries
includes activities designed to ensure that Veterans and their
eligible beneficiaries are provided with the benefits and
services they are entitled to receive from the VA and its
partners.
U.S.C Title 38 Part V38 U.S.C. Part V - Boards, Administrations and
Services (Chapters 71 - 79)
1.1.1 Provide Access to Benefits and
Services
Provide Access to Benefits and Services focuses on access to
appropriate benefits and/or services. This includes
streamlining efforts for customer obtainment of benefits and
services; ensuring benefits and services are appropriate in
terms of type, intensity, location and availability; providing
seamless access to knowledge about the benefits and
services available, performing eligibility determination,
assessing claims, determining award action, and managing
customer information.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care1.1.1.1 Provide Access to Health Care
Provide Access to Health Care enables access to appropriate
health care. This includes streamlining efforts to receive
care; ensuring care is appropriate in terms of type, care,
intensity, location and availability; providing seamless access
to health knowledge, enrolling providers; performing
eligibility determination, and managing patient movement.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care1.1.1.1.1 Provide Member Access
Provide Member Access serves as the front-end of the
medical care value chain and encompasses all aspects of
enrollment, eligibility, level of allowable services and facility
registration.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care
1.1.1.1.1.1 Determine Health Care
Eligibility
Determine Eligibility defines a managed process for assessing
and determining beneficiary entitlement to inpatient and
outpatient medical care and treatment services, based on
the enrollee's eligibility status. Determining an enrollee's
eligibility status requires verification of military service, as
well as the type and status of discharge from active service.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care1.1.1.1.1.2 Perform Enrollment
Perform Enrollment involves all aspects of the enrollment
process for medical services including: beneficiary identity
and administrative data management, beneficiary
information gathering, annual enrollment review, and the
use and maintenance of the beneficiary enrollment system.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care
1.1.1.1.1.3 Determine Allowable
Services
Determine Allowable Services is the process for ascertaining
the appropriate level of benefit services for beneficiaries
based on established eligibility requirements (e.g., presence
of a service-related condition and meeting defined income
thresholds). Beneficiaries are provided a certain level of
access to care based on defined policies and regulations
(e.g., predetermined priority groups).
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
17AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY 1.1.1.1.1.4 Perform Registration
Perform Registration is the process of registering the
Veteran for medical services. Registration entails processing
registrations at assigned health care facilities, assigning
Veterans to preferred health care facilities, and establishing
health record and fiscal accounts at facilities. The registration
process supports bi-directional registration between the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs. Entering basic demographic data into a common
interface will create a unique patient file in both agencies'
electronic health record systems.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
20
Benefits for Homeless Veterans
1.1.1.1.3 Provide Homeless Veterans
Access to Health Care
Provide Homeless Veterans Access to Health Care is the
function whereby Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) social
workers and other mental health clinicians assist homeless
Veterans who are eligible for VA health care and other
benefits. This function also provides a mechanism to contract
with providers for community-based residential treatment
for homeless Veterans.
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U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
1 Section 111Payments or allowances for beneficiary travel
1.1.1.1.4 Facilitate Patient Travel to
Points of Care
Access to Care focuses on the access to appropriate care.
This includes streamlining efforts to receive care; ensuring
care is appropriate in terms of type, care, intensity, location
and availability; providing seamless access to health
knowledge, enrolling providers; performing eligibility
determination, and managing patient movement. It can
include aid to family with children, immunization programs,
and child support enforcement.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.1.2 Provide Access to Income
Security, Education, Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits
Provide Access to Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits encompasses the activities necessary
to identify and verify access to appropriate benefits. This
includes streamlining efforts to receive benefits; ensuring
benefits are appropriate in terms of type, intensity, location
and availability; providing seamless access to knowledge
about the benefits available; performing eligibility
determination; and managing beneficiary information.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
19Insurance
1.1.1.2 Provide Access to Income
Security, Education, Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits
Provide Access to Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits encompasses the activities necessary
to identify and verify access to appropriate benefits. This
includes streamlining efforts to receive benefits; ensuring
benefits are appropriate in terms of type, intensity, location
and availability; providing seamless access to knowledge
about the benefits available; performing eligibility
determination; and managing beneficiary information.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
37Housing and Small Business Loans
1.1.1.2 Provide Access to Income
Security, Education, Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits
Provide Access to Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits encompasses the activities necessary
to identify and verify access to appropriate benefits. This
U.S.C. Title 38 Section
1151
Benefits for Persons disabled by treatment or
vocational rehabilitation
1.1.1.2 Provide Access to Income
Security, Education, Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits
Provide Access to Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits encompasses the activities necessary
to identify and verify access to appropriate benefits. This
includes streamlining efforts to receive benefits; ensuring
benefits are appropriate in terms of type, intensity, location
and availability; providing seamless access to knowledge
about the benefits available; performing eligibility
determination; and managing beneficiary information.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
63Outreach Activities
1.1.1.2.1.3 Communicate
Marketing/Outreach
Communicate Marketing/Outreach is the communications
with Veterans, Service Members, Veterans Service
Organizations, and other participants about benefits
activities including existing, new, or proposed Benefit
opportunities.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
71Board of Veteran Appeals 1.1.1.2.2 Process Benefit Request
Process Benefit Request is the processing of benefits
requests, and appeals from veterans and veterans
beneficiaries.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits 1.1.1.3.2.1 Receive Benefit Request
Receive Benefits Request allows for the Veteran/family to
register the DD214 with the VA and receive a cursory
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
24National Cemeteries and Memorials 1.1.1.3.2.1 Receive Benefit Request
Receive Benefits Request allows for the Veteran/family to
register the DD214 with the VA and receive a cursory
eligibility evaluation although final determination is made at
the time of need. Additionally this function establishes a
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
24National Cemeteries and Memorials 1.1.1.3.2.2 Validate Veteran Entitlement
Validate Veterans Entitlement is a determination of eligibility
that is made in response to a request for burial in a VA
National Cemetery and includes a review for a capital felony
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
19Insurance
1.1.2.1.4 Coordinate Pre-Auth, Pre-Cert
and Insurance Processing
Coordinate Pre-Auth and Pre-Cert and Insurance Processing
refer to the process by which a patient is pre-approved for
coverage of a specific medical procedure or prescription drug
prior to receiving the procedure or the medication. The
insurance company will generally require that the patient's
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.2.2 Manage Income Security,
Education, Vocational Rehabilitation
Benefits
Manage Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits is the processing, planning,
scheduling, maintaining and delivery of benefits over time.
U.S.C. Title 38 Section
1151
Benefits for persons disabled by treatment or
vocational rehabilitation
1.1.2.2 Manage Income Security,
Education, Vocational Rehabilitation
Benefits
Manage Income Security, Education and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits is the processing, planning,
scheduling, maintaining and delivery of benefits over time.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
71Board of Veteran Appeals 1.1.2.2.2 Process Benefit
Process Benefit is the processing of applications for benefits,
requests for reconsideration, and appeals after receiving a
request for benefits from veterans and veterans
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
1 Section 112Presidential memorial certificate program 1.1.2.3 Manage Memorial Benefits
Manage Memorial Benefits includes furnishing lasting
tributes that commemorates a Veteran’s service such as
headstones and markers for the graves of eligible persons in
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U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits
1.1.2.3.2 Order Financial
Reimbursements
Order Financial Reimbursements contains activities to
provide partial reimbursement of an eligible Veteran's burial
and funeral costs
(NCA_Business_Function_Definitions_20120725.xlsx).
U.S.C. Title 38 Part ll General Benefits1.1.3 Deliver Benefits and Services to
Veterans and Beneficiaries
Deliver Benefits and Services to Veterans and Beneficiaries
involves the delivery of benefits and/or services to the
claimant or verified beneficiary. It includes education and
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care1.1.3.2 Deliver Health Care
Deliver Health Care provides health care to VHA
beneficiaries. This includes assessing health status; planning
health services; delivery of care, ensuring quality of services
and continuity of care; and managing clinical information and
documentation.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
17
38 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home,
Domiciliary, and Medical Care
1.1.3.2.2 Provide Care Support
Education
Provide Care Support Education utilizes disease self-
management strategies in combination with multiple
modalities to provide education in support of
care for Veterans. These services are patient-
centered, supported by licensed care coordinators, and have
a focus on patient self-management. Goals include the
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
18
39 U.S. Code Chapter 17 - Hospital, Nursing Home
Domiciliary and Medical Care
1.1.3.2.2.1 Provide Patient Care
Education
Provide Patient Care Education provides the patient
appropriate, personalized, safe and effective education on
matters involving the patient's condition, medications, risks
and instructions for self-care. Multiple modalities may be
utilized in providing reliable information regarding wellness,
preventive care, disease management, treatments, peer
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.3.2.7.5 Provide Mental Health
Services
Provide Mental Health Services (also known as behavioral
health) generally includes inpatient and outpatient
behavioral health services, prevention, treatment, and
rehabilitation services to promote mental health, treat
substance abuse, reduce illness, death, disability, and
associated health care costs.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities 1.1.3.2.7.5.1 Provide Mental Health
Residential Rehabilitation and
Treatment
Provide Mental Health Residential Rehabilitation and
Treatment focuses on residential rehabilitative and clinical
treatment for Veterans who have a wide range of problems,
illnesses, or rehabilitative care needs. These can be medical,
psychiatric, vocational, educational, and social and could be
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.3.2.7.5.2 Provide Evidence-Based
Psychotherapy (EBP)
Provide Evidence-Based Psychotherapy (EBP) focuses on
specific psychotherapies, or "Talk Therapies" that have
repeatedly been shown in clinical research to be effective for
a particular mental health condition or conditions such as
depression, anxiety and substance use disorders. In addition,
EBPs have also been shown to be effective for several
physical health related conditions and behaviors; things such
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.3.2.7.5.3 Provide Psychosocial
Rehabilitation and Recovery Treatment
Provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery Treatment
provides a therapeutic and supportive learning environment
for Veterans to achieve recovery to the fullest extent
possible. Treatment includes family education programs,
social skills training, education groups, illness management
and recovery, wellness programs and peer support services.
Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery is an ambulatory,
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities1.1.3.2.7.5.4 Provide Post Traumatic
Stress Disorder (PTSD) Care
Provide Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Care focuses
on cognitive behavioral treatments that typically encompass
a number of components, including psychoeducation, anxiety
management, exposure, and cognitive restructuring.
Exposure and cognitive restructuring are thought to be the
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
11 Subchapter llOutreach Activities
1.1.3.2.7.7 Perform Compensation and
Pension Medical Examinations
Perform Compensation and Pension Medical Examinations
performs a medical examination requested by the VBA and
performed by a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or
contractor clinician. The reports of these examinations
become part of the medical evidence that VBA’s raters use to
evaluate the degree of disability of the Veteran.
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U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
11 Subchapter lV
Peacetime Disability Compensation
1.1.3.2.7.7 Perform Compensation and
Pension Medical Examinations
Perform Compensation and Pension Medical Examinations
performs a medical examination requested by the VBA and
performed by a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or
contractor clinician. The reports of these examinations
become part of the medical evidence that VBA’s raters use to
evaluate the degree of disability of the Veteran.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
15
Pension for Non-Service-Connected Disability or
Death or For Service1.1.3.2.7.7 Perform Compensation and
Pension Medical Examinations
Perform Compensation and Pension Medical Examinations
performs a medical examination requested by the VBA and
performed by a Veterans Health Administration (VHA) or
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.3.2.8 Provide Ancillary Services
Provide Ancillary Services extend or facilitate primary or
specialty care provided by licensed practitioners. Ancillary
Services fall under three broad categories: diagnostic,
therapeutic and custodial. Diagnostic includes laboratory and
radiology services, Therapeutic includes services such as
pharmacy, radiology, physical therapy. Custodial Care
includes nursing homes, assisted living, rehabilitation centers
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
31
Training and Rehabilitation for Veterans with Service-
Connected Disabilities
1.1.3.2.8.10 Provide Rehabilitation
Services
Provide Rehabilitation Services provides the full range of
rehabilitative care including Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Polytrauma, Traumatic Brain Injury, Blind
Rehabilitation, Audiology and Speech Pathology, and
Recreation Therapy.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
76
Health Professionals Educational Assistance Program
1.1.3.4 Provide Health Care Education
Provide Health Care Education fosters advancement in
health knowledge. This includes promoting healthcare
knowledge advancement and providing for practitioner
education. It also includes provision of clinical education sites
for trainees across all health professions and in conjunction
with educational institutions.
U.S.C Title 38 Part lll Readjustment and Related Benefits
1.1.3.5 Deliver Income Security,
Education, Vocational Rehabilitation
Benefits
Deliver Income Security, Education, and Vocational
Rehabilitation Benefits is the distribution and maintenance
of monetary and non-monetary benefits to the claimant or
other verified beneficiary.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits 1.1.3.6 Deliver Memorial Benefits
Deliver Memorial Benefits involves all activities related to
burial of eligible Veterans and family members in national
cemeteries and aid to support the burial of Veterans and
family members in state or tribal government Veterans
cemeteries
(NCA_Business_Function_Definitions_20120725.xlsx).
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits 1.1.3.6.1 Prepare for Interment
Prepare for Interment includes all activities necessary to
provide for the family's beliefs at time of burial, which
typically includes providing a committal service shelter for
the ceremony
(http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/burial_benefits/committal_se
rvice.asp).
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23Burial Benefits 1.1.3.6.2 Schedule Interment Services
Schedule Interment Services involves the schedule of a burial
in any VA National Cemetery for any Veteran, or eligible
dependent, released from service under conditions other
than dishonorable as determined by appropriate eligibility
documentation. Also included is the custody of remains
within the cemetery from drop off, normally at the
committal shelter to final interment.Schedule Interment
Services involves the schedule of a burial in any VA National
Cemetery for any Veteran, or eligible dependent, released
from service under conditions other than dishonorable as
determined by appropriate eligibility documentation.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits 1.1.3.6.3 Manage Receipt of Remains
Manage Receipt of Remains is part of the chain of custody
for the remains and allows for cremated remains to
temporarily be stored at a cemetery awaiting interment.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits
1.1.3.6.4 Manage Veteran Interment at
National Cemetery
Manage Veteran Interment at National Cemetery includes all
actions associated with the physical burial or cremation of a
Veteran
(http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/pdf/IS1_Jan_2011.pdf).
Gravesite information is recorded as burials are completed.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
24National Cemeteries and Memorials
1.1.3.6.4 Manage Veteran Interment at
National Cemetery
Manage Veteran Interment at National Cemetery includes all
actions associated with the physical burial or cremation of a
Veteran
(http://www.cem.va.gov/CEM/pdf/IS1_Jan_2011.pdf).
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
23Burial Benefits
1.1.3.6.5 Manage Guest and Family
Visitation
Manage Guest and Family Visitation is the process that
organizes and manages visitation to our national cemeteries.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
2.4.2 Develop Policy and Guidance
Develop Policy and Guidance includes the creation,
dissemination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
guidance, including policies and directives, to assist in the
interpretation and implementation of regulations.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government2.4.2 Develop Policy and Guidance
Develop Policy and Guidance includes the creation,
dissemination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
guidance, including policies and directives, to assist in the
interpretation and implementation of regulations.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2 Develop Policy and Guidance
Develop Policy and Guidance includes the creation,
dissemination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
guidance, including policies and directives, to assist in the
interpretation and implementation of regulations.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining 2.4.2 Develop Policy and Guidance
Develop Policy and Guidance includes the creation,
dissemination, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
guidance, including policies and directives, to assist in the
interpretation and implementation of regulations.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
violations of section 504 with respect to employment
2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
7Employees
2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
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74Veterans Health Administration Personnel
2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1 Manage Human Resource Policy
and Programs
Manage Human Resource Policy and Programs establishes,
implements and oversees the execution of policies and
associated programs for all VA Human Resource (HR)
operational activities and Human Resource Management
(HRM) related programs.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
violations of section 504 with respect to employment
according to the procedures established by the Equal
2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
7Employees
2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
74Veterans Health Administration Personnel
2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1.1 Develop Human Resource
Policy
Develop Human Resource Policy includes determination,
design and development of the policies needed to govern
and assist the execution and oversight of HRM operations
and programs; in accordance with applicable statutes,
regulations, executive orders, etc.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
Leave Transfer Program).
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2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
Leave Transfer Program).
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
74Veterans Health Administration Personnel
2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
Leave Transfer Program).
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
Leave Transfer Program).
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
Leave Transfer Program).
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1.2 Develop Human Resource
Programs
Develop Human Resource Programs includes development
and design of new or modified existing HR programs that
accomplish the implementation of VA policy (e.g., Voluntary
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
2.4.2.1.3 Communicate HR Policy and
Programs
Communicate HR Policy and Programs includes development
and carrying out of communications plans to educate staff
and management on explicit aspects of HR policies and
programs and how employees can and/or must participate in
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1.3 Communicate HR Policy and
Programs
Communicate HR Policy and Programs includes development
and carrying out of communications plans to educate staff
and management on explicit aspects of HR policies and
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1.3 Communicate HR Policy and
Programs
Communicate HR Policy and Programs includes development
and carrying out of communications plans to educate staff
and management on explicit aspects of HR policies and
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1.3 Communicate HR Policy and
Programs
Communicate HR Policy and Programs includes development
and carrying out of communications plans to educate staff
and management on explicit aspects of HR policies and
programs and how employees can and/or must participate in
a program.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
2.4.2.1.4 Implement HR Policy and
Programs
Implement HR Policy and Programs includes design,
development and implementation of the strategies,
processes, procedures and tools necessary to initiate and
maintain the operation of VA HRM programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1.4 Implement HR Policy and
Programs
Implement HR Policy and Programs includes design,
development and implementation of the strategies,
processes, procedures and tools necessary to initiate and
maintain the operation of VA HRM programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1.4 Implement HR Policy and
Programs
Implement HR Policy and Programs includes design,
development and implementation of the strategies,
processes, procedures and tools necessary to initiate and
maintain the operation of VA HRM programs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1.4 Implement HR Policy and
Programs
Implement HR Policy and Programs includes design,
development and implementation of the strategies,
processes, procedures and tools necessary to initiate and
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
2.4.2.1.5 Monitor/Evaluate HR
Operations and Programs
Monitor/Evaluate HR Operations and Programs includes
overseeing Human Resource policy and program execution,
measuring performance and providing counsel on how to
enhance effectiveness of HR and programs and identify well-
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
2.4.2.1.5 Monitor/Evaluate HR
Operations and Programs
Monitor/Evaluate HR Operations and Programs includes
overseeing Human Resource policy and program execution,
measuring performance and providing counsel on how to
enhance effectiveness of HR and programs and identify well-
defined improvements to specific HR activities.
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Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
2.4.2.1.5 Monitor/Evaluate HR
Operations and Programs
Monitor/Evaluate HR Operations and Programs includes
overseeing Human Resource policy and program execution,
measuring performance and providing counsel on how to
enhance effectiveness of HR and programs and identify well-
defined improvements to specific HR activities.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining2.4.2.1.5 Monitor/Evaluate HR
Operations and Programs
Monitor/Evaluate HR Operations and Programs includes
overseeing Human Resource policy and program execution,
measuring performance and providing counsel on how to
enhance effectiveness of HR and programs and identify well-
defined improvements to specific HR activities.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 2.5.1 Conduct Planning
Conduct Planning entails the determination of annual and
long-term goals and the identification of the best approach
for achieving those goals.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
violations of section 504 with respect to employment
according to the procedures established by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR part
2.5.1.2.1 Conduct Workforce Planning
Conduct Workforce Planning involves the processes for
identifying the workforce competencies required to meet the
agency’s strategic goals and for developing the strategies to
meet these requirements.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government2.5.1.2.1 Conduct Workforce Planning
Conduct Workforce Planning involves the processes for
identifying the workforce competencies required to meet the
agency’s strategic goals and for developing the strategies to
meet these requirements.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
violations of section 504 with respect to employment
according to the procedures established by the Equal
Employment Opportunity Commission in 29 CFR part
2.5.1.2.1.3 Manage Workforce Diversity
Manage Workforce Diversity involves developing a
workforce representative of all segments of society,
mitigating discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin,
age, disability, sexual orientation or any other prohibited
basis.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government2.5.1.2.1.3 Manage Workforce Diversity
Manage Workforce Diversity involves developing a
workforce representative of all segments of society,
mitigating discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex (including pregnancy or gender identity), national origin,
age, disability, sexual orientation or any other prohibited
basis.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 2.5.1.2.3.1 Perform IT Research
Perform IT Research includes the identification of new
developments in technology, methods, and solutions which
have potential business value, conduct research into their
applicability and benefit, and to promote viable, innovative
concepts in support of business objectives.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 2.5.2 Manage Enterprise Architecture
Manage Enterprise Architecture involves the development of
agency enterprise architecture, campaign plans, and
transition strategies. This includes activities associated with
describing the current state and defining the target state and
transition strategy for an organization’s people, processes
and technology.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)2.5.2.2 Perform Stakeholder
Requirements Management
Perform Stakeholder Requirements Management covers all
requests for additional and new solutions arising from a
customer's needs or wants.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 2.5.2.3 Enable Enterprise Search
Enable Enterprise Search includes Query capabilities,
Precision / Recall Ranking, Classification and Pattern
Matching.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)2.5.2.4 Perform Information Mapping
and Taxonomy Categorization
Perform Information Mapping and Taxonomy Categorization
defines the set of capabilities to support the creation and
maintenance of relationships between data entities, naming
standards and categorization and allow classification of data
and information into specific layers or types to support an
organization.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)2.5.2.5 Perform Business Process
Mapping and Reengineering
Perform Business Process Mapping and Reengineering
defines the set of capabilities to manage business processes,
including business process mapping, remapping,
reengineering, and business process improvement efforts.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)2.5.6.3.4.1 Develop IT Management
System Framework
Develop IT Management System Framework defines the
structure of relationships and processes to direct and control
IT endeavors.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
63Outreach Activities
2.6 Manage Veterans Affairs
Relationships
Manage VA Relationships involves the oversight and
coordination of all activities associated with interacting with
VA's ecosystem, including Veterans and their beneficiaries;
VA's external partners including other Federal agencies ,
state, local, tribal, non-government organizations (NGOs)
and and private sector third party service providers; and the
general public. This includes both messaging and
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
63Outreach Activities 2.6.1 Manage Customer Services
Manage Customer Services supports activities associated
with providing an agency’s customers with information
regarding the agency’s service offerings and managing the
interactions and relationships with those customers.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
5Authority and Duties of the Secretary
2.6.2.1.1 Provide Communications and
Outreach
Provide Communications and Outreach conceptualizes,
develops, coordinates and implements national health
communications programs for America's Veterans.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
63Wartime Disability Compensation
2.6.2.1.1 Provide Communications and
Outreach
Provide Communications and Outreach conceptualizes,
develops, coordinates and implements national health
communications programs for America's Veterans.
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71Board of Veteran Appeals
2.6.2.1.1.1 Communicate Process
Appeal and/or Notice of Disagreement
Communicate Process Appeal and/or Notice of Disagreement
provides Veterans with a way to appeal decisions made by an
organization's regional office or medical center.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
72United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
2.6.2.1.1.1 Communicate Process
Appeal and/or Notice of Disagreement
Communicate Process Appeal and/or Notice of Disagreement
provides Veterans with a way to appeal decisions made by an
organization's regional office or medical center.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
5Authority and Duties of the Secretary
2.6.2.1.1.2 Reach out to Veterans and
Communicate Benefits
Reach out to Veterans and Communicate Benefits supports
outreach services to Veterans and provides information
about available benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to
apply for benefits.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
63Outreach Activities
2.6.2.1.1.2 Reach out to Veterans and
Communicate Benefits
Reach out to Veterans and Communicate Benefits supports
outreach services to Veterans and provides information
about available benefits, eligibility requirements, and how to
apply for benefits.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
24National Cemeteries and Memorials 3.1.1.1 Manage Facilities
Manage Facilities, Fleet, and Equipment involves the full life-
cycle management of all property owned by VA. This includes
the maintenance, administration, certification, and operation
of real property, real property improvements, fleets,
machinery, equipment and IT hardware and software owned
and leased by VA.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
24National Cemeteries and Memorials 3.1.1.1.3 Manage Grounds
Manage Grounds involves the development and preparation
of new or enhanced grounds to support the VA mission.
U.S.C Title 38 Section
309Chief Financial Officer 3.2 Conduct Financial Management
Conduct Financial Management involves the use of financial
information to measure, operate and predict the
effectiveness and efficiency of an entity's activities in
relation to its objectives. The ability to obtain and use such
information is usually characterized by having in place
policies, practices, standards, and a system of controls that
reliably capture and report activity in a consistent manner.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
3.2.1 Manage Accounting
Manage Accounting entails accounting for assets, liabilities,
fund balances, revenues and expenses associated with the
maintenance of federal funds and expenditure of federal
appropriations (Salaries and Expenses, Operation and
Maintenance, Procurement, Working Capital, Trust Funds,
etc.), in accordance with applicable federal standards
(FASAB, Treasury, OMB, GAO, etc.).
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
81
Acquisition and Operation of Hospital and
Domiciliary Facilities; Procurement and Supply;
Enhanced -Use Leases of Real Property
3.2.1.3 Manage Leases
Manage Leases includes all activities associated with
documenting, properly accounting for and reconciling both
capital and operating leases.
U.S.C Title 38 Chapter
82
Acquisition and Operation of Hospital and
Domiciliary Facilities; Procurement and Supply;
Enhanced -Use Leases of Real Property
3.2.1.4 Account for Property, Plant and
Equipment
Account for Property, Plant and Equipment includes all
activities associated with documenting, properly accounting
for and reconciling property, plant and equipment.
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Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
3.2.1.7 Develop and Publish Financial
Policy
Develop and Publish Finance Policy and procedures involves
the creation and dissemination of guidelines to assist in the
interpretation and implementation of regulations. This
includes both the development of financial policies for VA, as
well as standard operating procedures for financial
operations.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
37Housing and Small Business Loans 3.2.2 Manage Payments
Manage Payments include disbursements of federal funds,
via a variety of mechanisms, to federal and private
individuals, federal agencies, state, local and international
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
3.2.4.2 Manage Financial Audits and
Reviews
Manage Financial Audits and Reviews involves the activities
related to performing, or interacting with external auditors
performing, examination and review of the Department's
financial activities, reporting of financial activities, and
supporting systems to ensure compliance with federal audit
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
carry out the functions specified in section 902 of
3.2.5 Perform Cost Accounting/
Performance Measurement
Perform Cost Accounting/Performance Measurement is the
process of accumulating, measuring, analyzing, interpreting,
and reporting cost information useful to both internal and
external groups concerned with the way in which an
organization uses, accounts for, safeguards, and controls its
resources to meet its objectives. Cost accounting information
is necessary in establishing strategic goals, measuring service
efforts and accomplishments, and relating efforts to
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
3.2.6 Manage Debt Collection
Manage Debt Collection supports activities associated with
the billing and collection of money owed to VA by liable third
parties such as insurers and Veterans.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.1 Manage Staffing and Recruiting
Manage Staffing and Recruiting establishes procedures for
recruiting and selecting high-quality, productive employees
with the right skills and competencies, in accordance with
merit system principles. This Function includes: developing a
staffing strategy and plan; establishing an applicant
evaluation approach; announcing the vacancy, sourcing and
evaluating candidates against the competency requirements
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.1 Manage Staffing and Recruiting
Manage Staffing and Recruiting establishes procedures for
recruiting and selecting high-quality, productive employees
with the right skills and competencies, in accordance with
merit system principles. This Function includes: developing a
staffing strategy and plan; establishing an applicant
evaluation approach; announcing the vacancy, sourcing and
evaluating candidates against the competency requirements
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.1.1 Assess Staffing Needs
Assess Staffing Needs includes determining and prioritizing
workforce needs, establishing the vacancies (e.g., developing
requisitions) and initiating the VA recruiting mechanisms to
begin to address the staffing needs.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.1.1 Assess Staffing Needs
Assess Staffing Needs includes determining and prioritizing
workforce needs, establishing the vacancies (e.g., developing
requisitions) and initiating the VA recruiting mechanisms to
begin to address the staffing needs.
U.S.C Title 38 Part lll Readjustment and Related Benefits 3.3.1.2 Recruit Candidates
Recruit Candidates includes exercising both mandatory and
other helpful advertising channels to attract the most
qualified candidates while simultaneously ensuring the
applicant pool includes underrepresented groups, disabled
Veterans, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.1.2 Recruit Candidates
Recruit Candidates includes exercising both mandatory and
other helpful advertising channels to attract the most
qualified candidates while simultaneously ensuring the
applicant pool includes underrepresented groups, disabled
Veterans, etc.
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4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.1.3 Evaluate Candidates
Evaluate Candidates includes screening and assessing
candidates for positons and selecting the most appropriate
candidates for a particular job by taking into consideration
the candidate's history, suitability, qualifications, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
74Veterans Health Administration Personnel
3.3.2 Manage Employee Compensation
and Benefits
Manage Employee Compensation and Benefits designs,
develops, and implements benefit and compensation
programs that attract, retain and fairly compensate agency
employees. This Function includes: developing and
implementing compensation programs; administering bonus
and monetary awards programs; administering pay changes;
managing time, attendance, leave and pay; and managing
payroll, establishing and communicating benefits programs;
processing benefits actions; and interacting as necessary
with third party benefits providers.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.2 Manage Employee Compensation
and Benefits
Manage Employee Compensation and Benefits designs,
develops, and implements benefit and compensation
programs that attract, retain and fairly compensate agency
employees. This Function includes: developing and
implementing compensation programs; administering bonus
and monetary awards programs; administering pay changes;
managing time, attendance, leave and pay; and managing
payroll, establishing and communicating benefits programs;
processing benefits actions; and interacting as necessary
U.S.C Title 38 Part lll Readjustment and Related Benefits 3.3.2.1 Administer Benefits Programs
Administer Benefits Programs includes managing employee
compensation and benefits designs, develops, and
implements benefit and compensation programs that attract,
retain and fairly compensate agency employees. This
Function Service includes: developing and implementing
compensation programs; administering bonus and monetary
awards programs; administering pay changes; managing
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
74Veterans Health Administration Personnel 3.3.2.1 Administer Benefits Programs
Administer Benefits Programs includes managing employee
compensation and benefits designs, develops, and
implements benefit and compensation programs that attract,
retain and fairly compensate agency employees. This
Function Service includes: developing and implementing
compensation programs; administering bonus and monetary
awards programs; administering pay changes; managing
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.2.1 Administer Benefits Programs
Administer Benefits Programs includes managing employee
compensation and benefits designs, develops, and
implements benefit and compensation programs that attract,
retain and fairly compensate agency employees. This
Function Service includes: developing and implementing
compensation programs; administering bonus and monetary
awards programs; administering pay changes; managing
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
57Records and Investigations 3.3.2.2 Process Benefit Actions
Process Benefit Actions includes gathering and processing
the information (e.g., entering it into appropriate records
and systems) necessary to ensure employees eligible and
entitled to certain benefits receive what they are entitled
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.2.2 Process Benefit Actions
Process Benefit Actions includes gathering and processing
the information (e.g., entering it into appropriate records
and systems) necessary to ensure employees eligible and
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
74Veterans Health Administration Personnel 3.3.2.3 Administer Pay Structures
Administer Pay Structures includes ensuring they're In
compliance with laws, regulations and policies; and
development and implementation of guidance with respect
to administering basic pay setting, locality pay, special rates,
back pay, pay limitations, premium pay, retention,
recruitment, relocation, etc.
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Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.4 Manage Employee Relations
Manage Employee Relations designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
3.3.4 Manage Employee Relations
Manage Employee Relations designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
3.3.4 Manage Employee Relations
Manage Employee Relations designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.4 Manage Employee Relations
Manage Employee Relations designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining 3.3.4 Manage Employee Relations
Manage Employee Relations designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
employees assistance programs; participating in
administrative third party proceedings; and determining
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
3.3.4.1 Manage Employee Issue
Resolution
Manage Employee Issue Resolution designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
employees assistance programs; participating in
administrative third party proceedings; and determining
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
3.3.4.1 Manage Employee Issue
Resolution
Manage Employee Issue Resolution designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.4.1 Manage Employee Issue
Resolution
Manage Employee Issue Resolution designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
needs against its employees’ rights. This Function includes:
addressing employee misconduct; addressing employee
performance problems; managing administrative grievances;
providing employee accommodation; administering
employees assistance programs; participating in
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining3.3.4.1 Manage Employee Issue
Resolution
Manage Employee Issue Resolution designs, develops, and
implements programs that strive to maintain an effective
employer-employee relationship that balance the agency’s
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government
3.3.4.2 Manage/Administer Reasonable
Accommodation
Manage/Administer Reasonable Accommodation includes
managing changes to a job, the work environment, or the
way things are usually done to allow an individual with a
disability to apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy
equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the
workplace.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
3.3.4.2 Manage/Administer Reasonable
Accommodation
Manage/Administer Reasonable Accommodation includes
managing changes to a job, the work environment, or the
way things are usually done to allow an individual with a
disability to apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy
equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the
workplace.
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U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.4.2 Manage/Administer Reasonable
Accommodation
Manage/Administer Reasonable Accommodation includes
managing changes to a job, the work environment, or the
way things are usually done to allow an individual with a
disability to apply for a job, perform job functions, or enjoy
equal access to benefits available to other individuals in the
workplace.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.4.4 Manage Grievances
Manage Grievances includes assisting in training negotiating
teams and determining techniques to assist in the
negotiation. This assists agencies in applying techniques for
negotiating agreements and may also conduct negotiations
on behalf of agencies when allowed.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
3.3.4.4 Manage Grievances
Manage Grievances includes assisting in training negotiating
teams and determining techniques to assist in the
negotiation. This assists agencies in applying techniques for
negotiating agreements and may also conduct negotiations
on behalf of agencies when allowed.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.4.4 Manage Grievances
Manage Grievances includes assisting in training negotiating
teams and determining techniques to assist in the
negotiation. This assists agencies in applying techniques for
negotiating agreements and may also conduct negotiations
on behalf of agencies when allowed.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining 3.3.4.4 Manage Grievances
Manage Grievances includes assisting in training negotiating
teams and determining techniques to assist in the
negotiation. This assists agencies in applying techniques for
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 42 Section
4214
38 U.S. Code Section 4214 - Employment within the
Federal Government3.3.4.5 Execute Third Party Proceedings
Execute Third Party Proceedings includes representing the
agency’s interest in a third party, alternative methods of
dispute resolution proceeding initiated by an employee;
acquire and provide information, compile and provide
evidence and exercise directed action.
CFR Title 38 Chapter I
Part 15 Section 15.170
38 CFR 15.170 - Compliance procedures.(a) Except
as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, this
section applies to all allegations of discrimination on
the basis of handicap in programs and activities
conducted by the agency.
(b) The agency shall process complaints alleging
violations of section 504 with respect to employment
according to the procedures established by the Equal
3.3.4.5 Execute Third Party Proceedings
Execute Third Party Proceedings includes representing the
agency’s interest in a third party, alternative methods of
dispute resolution proceeding initiated by an employee;
acquire and provide information, compile and provide
evidence and exercise directed action.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part III
Chapter 43
38 U.S. Code Chapter 43 - Employment and
Reemployment Rights of Members of the Uniformed
Services (Subchapters I - IV)
3.3.4.5 Execute Third Party Proceedings
Execute Third Party Proceedings includes representing the
agency’s interest in a third party, alternative methods of
dispute resolution proceeding initiated by an employee;
acquire and provide information, compile and provide
evidence and exercise directed action.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part V
Chapter 74
Subchapter II Section
7422
38 U.S. Code Section 7422 - Collective Bargaining 3.3.4.5 Execute Third Party Proceedings
Execute Third Party Proceedings includes representing the
agency’s interest in a third party, alternative methods of
dispute resolution proceeding initiated by an employee;
acquire and provide information, compile and provide
evidence and exercise directed action.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
carry out the functions specified in section 902 of
title 31.
3.3.5 Manage Human Resource
Development
Manage Human Resource Development designs, develops,
and implements a comprehensive employee development
approach to ensure that agency employees have the right
competencies and skills for current and future work
assignments. This Function includes conducting employee
development needs assessments; designing employee
development programs; administering and delivering
employee development programs; and evaluating the overall
effectiveness of the agency’s employee development
approach.
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38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
3.3.5.4.1 Conduct Finance Training
Conduct Finance Training consists of development and
maintenance of training materials by VA financial subject
matter experts, as well as performing training as required.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.1 Provide Networks and
Telecommunications
Provide Networks and Telecommunications includes
identification and implementation of technology standards,
software, and hardware for computer networking and
telecommunications throughout VA.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.1.1 Monitor Systems and Networks
Monitor Systems and Networks includes supporting all
activities related to the real-time monitoring of systems and
networks for optimal performance.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.1.2 Manage Voice Communications
Manage Voice Communications defines the set of capabilities
to provide telephony or other voice communications.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.1.3 Manage Audio/Video
Conferencing Services
Manage Audio/ Video Conferencing Services entails
communication across long distances with audio and/ or
video contact that may also include graphics and data
exchange and includes all equipment, software, hardware,
networks, etc. necessary to perform these functions.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.1.4 Manage Email Services
Manage Email Services defines the set of capabilities to
support the transmission of memos and messages over a
network.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.1.5 Manage Data Exchanges
Manage Data Exchanges supports the interchange of
information between multiple systems and applications;
includes verification that transmitted data was received
unaltered.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.2 Provide Platforms and Storage
Provide Platforms and Storage includes evaluation and
determination of standards, hardware, and software
platforms that will support computing applications and data
storage in the VA technical environment.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.2.1 Manage Web Infrastructure
Manage Web Infrastructure includes equipment/services to
support delivery of services over the Internet or similar
networks. These include supporting: Network Services which
consists of protocols defining the format and structure of
data and information either accessed from a directory or
exchanged through communications; Service Transport
which consists of protocols defining the format and
structure of data and information either accessed from a
directory or exchanged through communications.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.2.2 Monitor Systems Resource
Usage
Monitor Systems Resource Usage includes supporting the
balance and allocation of memory, usage, disk space and
performance on computers and their applications.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.2.3 Manage Data Warehouse
Manage Data Warehouse defines the set of capabilities to
support the archiving and storage of large volumes of data.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.2.4 Provide Data Recovery Services
Provide Data Recovery Services defines the set of capabilities
to support the restoration and stabilization of data sets to a
consistent, desired state.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.2.5 Provide and Maintain IT
Infrastructure
Provide and Maintain IT Infrastructure involves the planning,
design, and maintenance of an IT Infrastructure to effectively
support automated needs (i.e. platforms, networks, servers,
printers, etc.).
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.2.5.1 Provide Availability and
Capacity Management
Provide Availability and Capacity Management manages the
IT service availability requirements of the business and plans,
measures, monitors and continuously strives to improve the
availability of the IT infrastructure and supporting
organization to ensure the agreed requirements are
consistently met. It also matches the capacity of the IT
services and infrastructure to the current and future
identified needs of the business. Capacity Management
focuses on the design and planning of service capacity rather
than the operational aspects of service capacity.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.2.5.2 Perform Service Execution and
Service Management
Perform Service Execution and Service Management delivers
operational services to VA business lines, by matching
resources to business objectives, by matching resources to
commitments and employing the IT infrastructure to conduct
IT operations.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.2.5.3 Perform Configuration
Management
Perform Configuration Management identifies, controls,
maintains, and verifies the versions of Configuration Items
(CIs) and their relationships in a logical model of the
infrastructure and services.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.3 Manage Application Technology
Manage Application Technology provides the standards and
processes to define specifications, design, construction,
implementation and lifecycle management of software
applications, or provide application layer communication,
presentation, and business logic services.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.3.1 Provide Assistive Technology
Services
Provide Assistive Technology Services includes managing the
lifecycle of a particular claim or investigation within an
agency to include creating, routing, tracing, assigning, and
closing of a case. Includes the monitoring of activities within
the business cycle.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.3.2 Manage Business Analytics
Services
Manage Business Analytics Services includes all forms of data
analysis of extremely large, complex data sets (big data) that
are manipulated for business (mission) consumption.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.3.3 Support IT System Development
and Integration
Support IT System Development and Integration includes the
software services enabling elements of distributed business
applications to interoperate and the software development
necessary to facilitate such integration. These elements can
share function, content, and communications across
heterogeneous computing environments.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.3.3.1 Perform Planning and
Requirements Analysis
Perform Planning and Requirements Analysis includes
defining program/ project scope and objectives,
development of business and technical requirements,
completion and approval of a business case, and related
activities necessary to budget, fully resource and plan for
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.3.3.2 Perform DesignPerform Design includes the set of activities necessary to
define and document the automated software solution
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.3.3.3 Perform Development
Perform Development includes the set of activities required
to build the software solution and associated IT environment
necessary to operationalize the design.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.3.3.4 Perform Testing
Perform Testing involves the execution of the developed
software in a controlled manner to demonstrate that when
implemented the software will behave as designed. Elements
of the software testing may validate: it meets the
requirements that guided its design and development; it
responds correctly to all variations of input; it is sufficiently
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.3.3.5 Perform Implementation
Perform Implementation is the process of systematically
integrating the tested software into the operational
environment. Depending on the complexity of an
implementation, these activities may also include updating
operational procedures, training, change management
activities, data conversions and contingency planning in the
event that a software rollback is required due to the
software not meeting pre-defined performance
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.3.3.6 Manage/Perform Evolution
and Maintenance
Manage/ Perform Evolution and Maintenance includes the
product life-cycle management of software from initial
operational capability through end of life-cycle
decommissioning of the software and any associated IT
environment software and hardware. This includes on-going
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4 Provide IT Systems Management
Provide IT Systems Management defines and supports
management and administration of VA’s IT enterprise and its
associated facilities, assets, programs, and projects.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.1 Provide Help Desk Services
Provide Help Desk Services involves the management of a
service center to respond to government and contract
employees' technical and administrative questions.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.4.2 Manage Enterprise Licenses and
Software
Manage Enterprise Licenses and Software includes license
management and software distribution; it supports the
purchase, upgrade and tracking of legal usage contracts for
system software and applications and support the
propagation, installation and upgrade of written computer
programs, applications and components.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.3 Manage Web Content
Manage Web Content includes Content Authoring, Content
Review and Approval, Tagging and Aggregation, Content
Publishing and Delivery and Syndication Management.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.4 Manage Customer Feedback
Manage Customer Feedback includes collecting, analyzing
and handling comments and feedback from an organization's
customers, both before and after a product or service is
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.4.5 Provide IT Case Management
Services
Provide IT Case Management Services manages the lifecycle
of a particular claim or investigation within an agency to
include creating, routing, tracing, assigning, and closing of a
case. Includes the monitoring of activities within the
business cycle and supporting the conclusion of contention
or differences within the business cycle.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.6 Manage Issue Tracking
Manage Issue Tracking defines the set of capabilities to
receive and track user-reported issues and problems in using
IT systems, including help desk calls.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7 Manage Programs and Projects
Manage Programs and Projects defines the set of capabilities
to manage and control a particular effort of an organization.
This includes intra-agency work.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.1 Conduct Project Management
Conduct Project Management plans, organizes, monitors,
and controls all aspects of a project in a continuous process
to achieve its objectives.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.2 Perform Release Management
Perform Release Management controls the introduction of
changes to hardware and software into the IT production
environment through a release strategy which minimizes the
risk associated with the changes.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.3 Conduct Change Management
Conduct Change Management manages the life cycle of a
change request and activities that measure the effectiveness
of the process as well as provide for its continued
enhancement.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.4.7.4.1 Manage Procurement IT
Systems
Manage Procurement IT Systems includes system
development/ integration and operational sustainment of
the software services required to support the department's
procurement operations in a manner that is in compliance
with statutory and regulatory guidance (e.g., FAR and VAR).
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.4.2 Manage Financial Systems
Manage Financial Systems includes system development/
integration and operational sustainment of the software
services required to support the department's financial
operations in a manner that is in compliance with statutory
and regulatory guidance (e.g., OMB Circular A-127).
U.S.C. Title 38 Part I
Chapter 3 Section 309
38 U.S. Code Section 309 - CFO responsibilities: The
Secretary shall designate the Assistant Secretary
whose functions include budgetary and financial
functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the
Department. The Chief Financial Officer shall advise
the Secretary on financial management of the
Department and shall exercise the authority and
carry out the functions specified in section 902 of
3.4.4.7.4.2 Manage Financial Systems
Manage Financial Systems includes system development/
integration and operational sustainment of the software
services required to support the department's financial
operations in a manner that is in compliance with statutory
and regulatory guidance (e.g., OMB Circular A-127).
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.4.3 Manage HRM Technology
Manage HRM Technology is establishing and operating a HR
information management environment that adheres to
appropriate rules and regulations, provides high-quality and
meaningful HR information and supports management and
staff needs.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.4.3.1 Manage HRM Information
Manage HRM Information is defining the agency’s HR
information requirements to support business and other
Agency needs (e.g., reporting) and working with information
technology organizations to establish the systems to support
managing VA HR information.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.4.7.4.3.2 Manage HRM Reporting
Manage HRM Reporting is collecting and ensuring the
integrity of HR/employee information and governing the
access to, and delivery of HR/employee information needed
to facilitate effective organizational operations, for example
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.4.8 Perform IT Service Continuity
Management
Perform IT Service Continuity Management defines the set of
capabilities to ensure that agreed-upon IT services continue
to support business requirements in the event of a
disruption to the business.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.5 Enable Collaboration and
Electronic Workplace
Enable Collaboration and Electronic Workplace evaluates and
enables multi-vendor end user devices support for
collaboration between Veterans, VA employees, and
contractors.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.4.5.1 Transform and Exchange
Information
Transform and Exchange Information are the tools and
systems used to search, link, analyze, share and transport
information such as reports or critical mission data.
Transformation includes the set of capabilities to support the
removal of incorrect or unnecessary characters and data
from a data source.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.5.2 Provide Collaboration Tools
Provide Collaboration Tools allows multiple parties to
interact and share documents or data through a shared work
space or environment. Multiple parties contribute or update
the shared environment and view, update, edit, & share files.
This includes systems such as SharePoint, MAX, Web
Conferencing, Cisco TelePresence, etc.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.4.5.3 Manage Data MiningManage Data Mining defines the set of capabilities to
provide for the efficient discovery of non-obvious, valuable
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1 Provide Cyber Information
Security Services
Provide Cyber/Information Security Services involves all
functions pertaining to the protection of federal information
and information systems from unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, disruptions, modification, or destruction, as well
as the creation and implementation of security policies,
procedures and controls.
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3.5.1.1 Manage Data Integrity and
Privacy
Manage Data Integrity and Privacy involves the coordination
of data collection, storage, dissemination, and destruction as
well as managing the policies, guidelines, and standards
regarding data management, so that data quality is
maintained and information is shared or available in
accordance with the law and best practices.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.1 Manage Data Integrity and
Privacy
Manage Data Integrity and Privacy involves the coordination
of data collection, storage, dissemination, and destruction as
well as managing the policies, guidelines, and standards
regarding data management, so that data quality is
maintained and information is shared or available in
accordance with the law and best practices.
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3.5.1.2 Manage Identification,
Authentication and Access
Manage Identification, Authentication and Access defines the
set of capabilities to support obtaining information about
those parties attempting to log on to a system or application
for security purposes and the validation of those users.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.2 Manage Identification,
Authentication and Access
Manage Identification, Authentication and Access defines the
set of capabilities to support obtaining information about
those parties attempting to log on to a system or application
for security purposes and the validation of those users.
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3.5.1.3 Manage Data Protection and
Cryptography
Manage Data Protection and Cryptography defines the set of
capabilities to support the use and management of ciphers,
including encryption and decryption processes, to ensure
confidentiality and integrity of data.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.3 Manage Data Protection and
Cryptography
Manage Data Protection and Cryptography defines the set of
capabilities to support the use and management of ciphers,
including encryption and decryption processes, to ensure
confidentiality and integrity of data.
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Respond to IT Security Incidents defines the set of
capabilities to provide active response and remediation to a
security incident that has allowed unauthorized access to a
government information systems.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.5.1.4 Respond to IT Security Incidents
Respond to IT Security Incidents defines the set of
capabilities to provide active response and remediation to a
security incident that has allowed unauthorized access to a
government information systems.
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Monitor IT Security Controls includes all activities related to
the real-time monitoring of security controls employed
within or inherited by a system. (see Appendix G of NIST
Special Publication 800-37).
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.5.1.5 Monitor IT Security Controls
Monitor IT Security Controls includes all activities related to
the real-time monitoring of security controls employed
within or inherited by a system. (see Appendix G of NIST
Special Publication 800-37).
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.6 Capture and Analysis of Audit
Trails
Capture and Analysis of Audit Trails defines the set of
capabilities to support the identification and monitoring of
activities within an application, system, or network.
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3.5.1.7 Certify and Accredit IT Systems,
Applications and Devices
Certify and Accredit IT Systems, Applications and Devices
defines the set of capabilities to support the certification and
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.7 Certify and Accredit IT Systems,
Applications and Devices
Certify and Accredit IT Systems, Applications and Devices
defines the set of capabilities to support the certification and
accreditation (C&A) of federal information systems,
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3.5.1.8 Manage Threats and
Vulnerabilities
Manage Threats and Vulnerabilities involves all functions
pertaining to the protection of federal information and
information systems from unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, disruptions, modification, or destruction, as well
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.1.8 Manage Threats and
Vulnerabilities
Manage Threats and Vulnerabilities involves all functions
pertaining to the protection of federal information and
information systems from unauthorized access, use,
disclosure, disruptions, modification, or destruction, as well
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3.5.2 Manage Knowledge and
Information
Manage Knowledge and Information involves the
coordination of information collection, storage, and
dissemination, and destruction as well as managing the
policies, guidelines, and standards regarding information
management.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2 Manage Knowledge and
Information
Manage Knowledge and Information involves the
coordination of information collection, storage, and
dissemination, and destruction as well as managing the
policies, guidelines, and standards regarding information
management.
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U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.5.2.1 Manage Communities
Manage Communities defines the policies, guidelines,
standards to support the use and administration of online
groups that share common interests.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.2 Manage Documentation and
Workflow
Manage Documentation and Workflow defines the set of
capabilities, including policies, guidelines and standards to
support the creation, use, archiving and deletion of
unstructured data. This includes the requirements for the
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3.5.2.3 Manage Information Discovery
Services
Manage Information Discovery Services consists of all
activities used to obtain information that is not readily
obtainable.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.3 Manage Information Discovery
Services
Manage Information Discovery Services consists of all
activities used to obtain information that is not readily
obtainable.
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3.5.2.4 Manage Knowledge Capture
Services
Manage Knowledge Capture Services defines the policies,
guidelines and standards to facilitate collection of data and
information.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.4 Manage Knowledge Capture
Services
Manage Knowledge Capture Services defines the policies,
guidelines and standards to facilitate collection of data and
information.
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3.5.2.5 Manage Knowledge Distribution
and Delivery Services
Manage Knowledge Distribution and Delivery Services
defines the policies, guidelines and standards for the transfer
of knowledge to the end customer.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.5 Manage Knowledge Distribution
and Delivery Services
Manage Knowledge Distribution and Delivery Services
defines the policies, guidelines and standards for the transfer
of knowledge to the end customer.
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LRPD Name LRPD Description VA BRM Number and Name VA BRM Description
LRPD (Title 38) - VA BRM Mappings
VA EA April 2017 Release
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
57Records and Investigations
3.5.2.7 Perform Enterprise Data
Management
Perform Enterprise Data Management supports the
maintenance and administration of data that describes data.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
57Records and Investigations
3.5.2.7.1 Perform Master Data
Management
Perform Master Data Management ensures Customer Data
Integration, development/deployment of Authoritative
Sources.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.7.1 Perform Master Data
Management
Perform Master Data Management ensures Customer Data
Integration, development/deployment of Authoritative
Sources.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
57Records and Investigations
3.5.2.7.2 Perform Meta Data
Management
Perform Meta Data Management supports the maintenance
and administration of data that describes data.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI)3.5.2.7.2 Perform Meta Data
Management
Perform Meta Data Management supports the maintenance
and administration of data that describes data.
U.S.C. Title 38 Chapter
57Records and Investigations 3.5.3 Manage Government Records
Manage Government Records involves the management and
stewardship of a type of information by the federal
government in order to facilitate communication and
information archival.
U.S.C. Title 38 U.S. Code Title 38 - Veteran's Benefits (Parts I - VI) 3.5.3 Manage Government Records
Manage Government Records involves the management and
stewardship of a type of information by the federal
government in order to facilitate communication and
information archival.
U.S.C. Title 38 Part II38 U.S. Code Part II - General Benefits (Chapters 11 -
24)3.5.3 Manage Government Records
Manage Government Records involves the management and
stewardship of a type of information by the federal
government in order to facilitate communication and
information archival.
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