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RolePhaseTaskSteps-New CaseSteps REV CaseSteps Change RequestAction
VOSB100100.1D1.00011Type of Request: IF RE-VERIFICATION CASE go to 100.a; NEW CASE go to 100.b; IF CHANGE REQUEST go to 100.c
VOSB100100.b2.000N/AN/AGoes to VIP.vetbiz.gov Navigates to portal
VOSB100100.23.000N/AN/AVOSB Creates New User Accounts in SSOE
VOSB100100.34.000N/AN/AVOSB Enter Required Information (email address, full name, contact information) and Captcha and create password
SYSTEM100100.4S5.000N/AN/ASSOE SYSTEM Creates Account
SYSTEM100100.5S6.000N/AN/ASSOE SYSTEM Transfers Vet information onto CRM
VOSB100100.67.000N/AN/AVOSB Validates Account by using a system automated email
SYSTEM100100.7SD8.000N/AN/ADecision: Information is Validated: If YES go to 100.7S; If NO END - Account remains in a dormant stage after 30 days after inactivity. Email Notification.
VOSB100100.7S9.000N/AN/ASYSTEM Creates Account
SYSTEM100100.8S10.000N/AN/ASend a automated Welcome Letter from the Executive Director
VOSB100100.911.000N/AN/AVOSB Received a Welcome Letter from the Executive Director
VOSB100100.1012.000N/AN/AView New Account and Utilize Home Screen Services
VOSB100100.11D13.0003N/ADecision: VOSB wants access to the portal services? : If YES go to 100.12; If NO go to 100.13D
VOSB100100.1214.0004N/AVOSB User can select several services: webinar, PTAC Counselor, Help Desk Support, which is available at any time of the process.
VOSB100100.13D15.0005N/ADecision: VOSB Updates Account Information: If YES go to 100.14; If NO 100.16D
VOSB100100.1416.0006N/AVOSB Updates Account Information
SYSTEM100100.15S17.0007N/ASYSTEM Edit User Information Profile
VOSB100100.16D18.0008N/ADecision: VOSB hits button to Apply for Verification Service? (If Yes go to 100.28 If no go to 100.17S)
SYSTEM100100.17S19.0009N/AAccount remains in a doormant stage after of inactivity. END
VOSB100100.1820.00010N/ADecision: VOSB hits button to Apply for Verification Service?
SYSTEM100100.19SD21.00011N/ADUNS Information is Valid? If YES go to 100.21; If NO go to 100.20S
SYSTEM100100.20S22.00012N/ABusiness receives Notification that DUNS is not correct
VOSB100100.2123.00013N/AVOSB Fill out the prequalification Questionnaire
VOSB100100.2224.00014N/AVOSB Provide Name and email address of all Owners
SYSTEM100100.23S25.00015N/ASYSTEM Sends the Owners the Request for Authorized Signer
VOSB100100.24SD26.00016N/AOwners Select Designated Representative: If YES go to 100.25S; If NO go to 100.26D
SYSTEM100100.25S27.00017N/ASYSTEM Validate Owner data against EPLS
VOSB100100.26D28.00018N/ANeed Help? If YES go to 100.27D; If NO go to 100.35
VOSB100100.27D29.00019N/AVet Selection: If PTAC go to 100.28; If Help Button go to 100.29
VOSB100100.2830.00020N/AVOSB Selects PTAC Counselor from a List. Go to 100.32S
SYSTEM100100.32S31.00021N/ASYSTEM Sends automatic email to the PTAC Counselor. Upon acceptance, send automatic, acknowledgement email to the VOSB. Go to 100.35
VOSB100100.2932.00022N/AVOSB Click the Help Button located in the webpage
SYSTEM100100.30SD33.00023N/ACase Assigned? If YES go to 100.33S; If NO go to 100.31S
SYSTEM100100.31S34.00024N/ASYSTEM Creates a Level I Help Desk Ticket
SYSTEM100100.33S35.00025N/ASYSTEM Provides the phone number directly to the particular case analyst. It is then the case analyst’s responsibility to respond to the Help Case and record the resolution and close the associated task in CRM. Go to 100.35
SYSTEM100100.34S36.00026N/ASYSTEM Provides the phone number directly to the OSDBU Call Center. It is then the call center agent(s) responsibility to respond to the Help Case and record the resolution in CRM.
VOSB100100.3537.00027N/AVOSB Uploads All required documents to the portal. Hits Submit when complete
SYSTEM100100.36S38.00028N/ASYSTEM Ask questions before uploading documents to reduce the time for VOSB to upload wrong documents. Saves electronic document Provide detailed document description on the screen with option to select checkbox and textbox for the explanation if the document is not available.
VOSB100100.37D39.00029N/AVOSB hits submit? If YES go to 100.38S; If NO go to 100.51S
SYSTEM100100.51S40.00030N/ASYSTEM Account remains in a dormant stage after 30 days after inactivity. Email Notification
SYSTEM100100.38S41.00031N/ASYSTEM Locks the Verification Record to prevent any further changes
SYSTEM100100.39S42.00032N/ASYSTEM Provides the phone number directly to the particular case analyst. It is then the case analyst’s responsibility to respond to the Help Case and record the resolution and close the associated task in CRM.
Federal Review Coordinator700700.0043.000334Pull "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification" applications awaiting assignment to contractor. Assign to contractor on a daily basis or as required by current policy.
Federal Review Coordinator70043.100Go to VEMS Dashboard.
Federal Review Coordinator70043.200Use the Batch Assignment tool and select "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification." [create Batch Assignment process]
Federal Review Coordinator70043.300Click the "Edit" button on the function bar.
Federal Review Coordinator700Enter the following information:

Task Order: [select appropriate task order] Contractor: [select appropriate contractor] Assign to Team: [select appropriate "Case Coordinator" team]

Federal Review Coordinator70043.700Click "Change."
Case Coordinator60060044.000345Pull "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification" applications awaiting assignment from the Case Coordinator Queue. Assign to appropriate Portfolio Manager on a daily basis or as required by current policy.
Case Coordinator60044.100Go to VEMS Dashboard.
Case Coordinator60044.200Use the Batch Assignment tool and select "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification." [create Batch Assignment process]
Case Coordinator60044.300Click the "Edit" button on the function bar.
Case Coordinator60044.400Enter the following information:

Assign to Team: [select appropriate "Portfolio Manager" team]

Case Coordinator60044.500Click "Change."
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead30030045.00035.06.0Pull "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification" applications awaiting assignment from the Portfolio Manager Queue. Assign to appropriate Analyst for Intake on a daily basis or as required by current policy.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead30045.10035.16.1Go to VEMS Dashboard
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead30045.20035.26.2Use the Batch Assignment tool and select "Pending" and "Submitted for Verification." [create Batch Assignment process]
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead30045.30035.36.3Click the "Edit" button on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Enter the following information:

Assign to Team: [select appropriate team] Intake Analyst: [Analyst's Name]

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead30045.80035.76.6Click "Change." The system will auto-create a task for the Intake Analyst.
SYSTEM300301.1S46.00035.07System Sends Welcome Letter email from the CVE Director to applicant. Go to Activity 400.0
Case Analyst400400.047.000367.0Case Analyst Creates a system task for the Intake Analyst
Intake Analyst400400.1D48.000378Locate task on Task Dashboard and determines if it is a Change Request? If NO go to 200.5; If YES go to Change Request Sub-Process
Intake Analyst200200.549.0003814Conduct Intake Welcome Call in accordance with current policies and standards.
Intake Analyst200200.650.0003915Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Application is Submitted? If yes, continue
Intake Analyst200200.751.0004016Run and Review Public Research and External Data reports in accordance with current policies and standards.
Intake Analyst200200.751.200Open the Integrated Data section in the CRM Verification Record.
Intake Analyst200200.751.300Click the "Get External Data" button.
Intake Analyst200200.751.400Click the "Run Public Research Report" button.
Intake Analyst200200.751.500Export the Public Research Report into Word by clicking the export button and selecting Word.
Intake Analyst200200.751.600In the Word doucment, answer the "Analyst Q&A Questions" at the bottom of the form. Make any additional notes regarding discrepancies and potential issues.
Intake Analyst200200.751.700Save the document as a PDF for upload into the CRM Verification Record using the following naming convention: [INSERT NAMING CONVENTION]
Intake Analyst200200.751.800Close the Pubic Research Report.
Intake Analyst200200.751.900Return to the CRM Verification Record and upload the Public Research File. - go to document upload sub-process
Intake Analyst200200.751.910Open the Documents & Requests section in the CRM Verification Record.
Intake Analyst200200.751.920Click the "Add Verification Document" button.
Intake Analyst200200.751.930Click "Browse" to locate the Public Research Report created above.
Intake Analyst200200.751.940Select the Public Research Report from the "Document Type" dropdown list.
Intake Analyst200200.751.950Click "Submit."
Intake Analyst200200.852.0004117Conduct pre-screening of all required documents in accordance with current policies and standards.
Intake Analyst200200.9D53.0004218Are any documents incomplete or insufficient? If YES go to 200.10; If NO go to 200.17
Intake Analyst200200.1054.0004319Send Pre-Screening Document Request for incomplete/insufficient documents. go to Document Request Sub-Process
[CREATE DOCUMENT REQUEST SUB-PROCESS]
SYSTEM200200.11S55.0004420SYSTEM Unlocks the applicant's Verification Record
SYSTEM200200.12S56.0004521SYSTEM Sends automated email to applicant with each missing document hyperlinks that will automatically take the Veteran to a page where he/she can upload the docs.
Intake Analyst200200.1357.0004622Make Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant as required by current policies and standards.
Intake Analyst20057.010Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Intake Analyst200200.14D58.0004723Did the applicant provide any documents in response to the Pre-Screening Document Request? If YES go to 200.15D; if NO go to Administrative Removal Process (CCCR type: RDRR) (Vet has option to request a deadline extension by clicking the extension button in the VIP portal. Requests of 10 days or fewer are automatically approved. Requests between 11 - 15 days requrire approval of the current assigned case worker [See EXTENSION APPROVAL SUB-PORCESS]. Everything beyond 15 days requires Fed approval. Application are subject to administrative removal if any deadline is missed.)
[CREATE EXTENSION APPROVAL SUB-PROCESS]
Intake Analyst200200.15D59.0004824Are the documents provided sufficient? IF YES go to 200.17; If NO go to 200.16 (After two unsuccesful document requests administrative removal is authorized) (CCCR type: RDRR)
Intake Analyst200200.1660.0004925Send second Pre-Screening Document Request for remaining incomplete/insufficient documents. go to document request sub-process.
Intake Analyst200new stepMake Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant as required by current policies and standards.
Intake Analyst200Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Intake Analyst200200.18D61.0005026Did the applicant provide all requested documents in response to the second Pre-Screening Document Request? If YES go to 200.15D; if NO go to Administrative Removal (CCCR type: RDRR) (After two unsuccessful document requests administrative removal is authorized) (CCCR type: RDRR)
Intake Analyst200200.1762.0005127Click Complete Intake Review button in the General section of the CRM Verification Record.
SYSTEM200200.19S63.0005228SYSTEM Creates a task for the Case Analyst (Assessment Starts Here Go to 400.1) [REGULATORY CLOCK STARTS HERE]
Intake Analyst2002007.1763.010Create a task for the Portfolio Manager to re-assign to Case Analyst.
Intake Analyst20063.020Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager or Case Coordinator Team Subject: Reassignment to PM for Case Analyst assignment (Intake Completed) Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Intake Analyst2002007.1763.050Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Intake Analyst2002007.1763.100Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Intake Analyst2002007.17[CREATE TASK CLOSURE PROCESS]
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead63.200Locate task on the Task section of the Dashboard.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead63.210Assign to Case Analyst by selecting the Case Analyst's name from the list in the "Case Analyst" field at the top of the CRM Verification Record.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead63.220Create a task for the Case Analyst.
63.230Enter the following information:

Owner: Case Analyst's Name Subject: Ready for Assessment Task Type: Verification Review - Analyst

system auto-created a task when PM assigned to new CA
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead63.270Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead63.300Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Case Analyst400400.164.0005329Locate task on Task section of Dashboard and conduct Case Analyst Welcome Call in accordance with current policies and standards.
Case Analyst400Update CRM Verification Record by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
loop back to intake pre-screening
Case Analyst400new stepConduct full Assessment in accordance with current policies and standards.
Case Analyst400400.2D65.0005430Recommend Escalation? If YES go to next step; If NO go to 400.3
Case Analyst400YES65.010Create a task for the Portfolio Manager.
Case Analyst400Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager or Case Coordinator Team Subject: Escalation to PM Task Type: Escalation Request/Reassignment - Contractor Enter a justification for escalation in the Description sub-section.

Case Analyst400YES65.050Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Case Analyst400YESReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.366.0005531Review application to determine whether escalation is warranted.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.4D67.0005632Is Escalation warranted? If YES go to aaa; if NO go to bbb
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300No EscalationbbbCreate a task for the Case Analyst to continue reviewing application.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300No EscalationEnter the following information:

Owner: Case Analyst's Name Subject: Escalation Not Warranted Task Type: Verification Review - Analyst Explain why Escalation is not warranted in the Description sub-section.

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300No EscalationClick the SAVE & CLOSE link on the Function Bar located at the top left of the page - System will return you to the CRM Verification Record page - go to 400.3Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300No EscalationReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 400.3.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Yes EscalationaaaCreate a task for the Senior Analyst.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Yes EscalationEnter the following information:

Owner: Senior Analyst's Name Subject: Escalation Task Type: Verification Review - Senior Analyst Enter a justification for escalation in the Description sub-section.

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Yes EscalationClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Yes EscalationReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 500.
Case Analyst400400.368.0005733Notify applicant via email/call to schedule appointment to review findings or discuss application if needed. (Optional) Go to Appointment Scheduling Sub-Process
Case Analyst40068.100[CREATE APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING SUB-PROCESS]
SYSTEM400400.4S69.0005834SYSTEM Creates appointment in CRM. CA needs to create interaction for recording start and stop time of the call if needed.
Case Analyst400400.5D70.0005935Are Clarifying Documents needed to complete the Assessment? If YES go to 400.6; If NO go to 400.15
Case Analyst400400.671.0006036Send Clarifying Document Request. Go to Document Request Sub-Process
SYSTEM400400.7S72.0006137SYSTEM Unlocks the VOSB Verification Record
Case Analyst40072.010Make Clarifying Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant as required by current policies and standards.
Case Analyst40072.020Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Case Analyst400400.8D73.0006238Did the applicant submit any documents in response to the Clarifying Document Request? If YES go to 400.14D; If NO go to Administrative Removal (CDRR) Vet has option to request a deadline extension by clicking the extension button in the VIP portal. Requests of 10 days or fewer are automatically approved. Requests between 11 - 15 days requrire approval of the current assigned case worker [See EXTENSION APPROVAL SUB-PROCESS] Everything beyond 15 days requires Fed approval. Application are subject to administrative removal if any deadline is missed.)
Case Analyst400400.9D74.0006339VOSB Request an Extension? If Yes go to 400.12D; If NO go to 400.10S
SYSTEM400400.10S75.0006440SYSTEM Unlocks the VOSB Verification Record
SYSTEM400400.13S76.0006541SYSTEM Sends notification after 10 days on whether to withdraw or get a denial.
Case Analyst400400.14D77.0006642Is the documentation in the record sufficient to make a determination? If YES go to 400.15, If NO go to next step.
Case Analyst400new stepSend second Clarifying Document Request for incomplete/insufficient documents. go to document request sub-process.
Case Analyst400new stepMake Clarifying Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant as required by current policies and standards.
Case Analyst400Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Case Analyst400400.12D78.0006743Did the applicant submit any documents in response to the second Clarifying Documents Request? If YES go to 400.15; If NO go to Administrative Removal (CDRR) If NO go to Administrative Removal (CDRR)
Case Analyst400400.1179.0006844Case Analyst Review Clarification Documents
Case Analyst400400.1580.0006945Complete the Findings & Recommendations.
Case Analyst400400.1580.010Open the Findings & Recommendations section in the CRM Verification Record.
Case Analyst400400.1580.020Open the first Finding in the Findings sub-section.
Case Analyst400400.1580.030Complete the Findings Form.
Case Analyst400400.1580.040In the Relevant Documents section of the Findings Form, associate the documents to the finding.
Case Analyst400400.1580.050In the Document Info sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a Verification finding document record.
Case Analyst400400.1580.060Select the relevant document from the list.
Case Analyst400400.1580.070Enter the relevant page number from the document.
Case Analyst400400.1580.080Enter the relevant paragraph number from the document.
Case Analyst400400.1580.090Enter/Paste the relevant document text in the "Document Text" box.
Case Analyst400400.1580.100Click "Save."
Case Analyst400400.1580.110Repeat for each additional document relevant to the finding.
Case Analyst400400.1580.120After associating all relevant documents to the Finding and completing the Finding Form, click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Case Analyst400400.1580.130Are there additional findings? If YES go to 400.15; If No go to the Recommendations Section
Case Analyst400400.1580.140Complete the Recommendation Form
Case Analyst40080.150In the Recommendations sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a Recommendation record.
Case Analyst400400.1580.160Enter the following information:

Recommendation: [appropriate recommendation] Denial/Removal Reason (if Recommendation is for "Deny" or "Remove"): [select from drop-down; enter multiple denial/removal reasons in the "Comments/Other Justification" text box) Risk Level: [appropriate Risk Level; see Appendix ??? for risk level criteria policy] Risk Level Justification: [appropriate Risk Level Justification]

Case Analyst400400.1580.190Ensure the "Status Reason" field is set to "Draft."
Case Analyst400400.1580.200Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Case Analyst400400.16D81.0007046Is the recommendation to Approve or Deny? If Denial go to cccc, If Approval go to next step
Case Analyst400approvalCreate a draft approval letter and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." - go to Letter Creation Sub-process
Case Analyst400approval[CREATE A LETTER CREATION SUB-PROCESS]
Case Analyst400approvalCreate a draft CCCR and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." go to Create CCCR Sub-process
Case Analyst400approval[CREATE A CREATE A CCCR SUB-PROCESS]
Case Analyst400approvalCreate a task for a Portfolio Manager/ Team Lead to perform approval review activites.
Case Analyst400approvalEnter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team lead (Case Coordinator Team) Subject: Assignment to PM for Approval Review Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Case Analyst400approvalClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
approvalReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 300.6.
Case Analyst400denialccccCreate a task for the Portfolio Manager for denial escalation.
Case Analyst400denialEnter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team lead (Case Coordinator Team) Subject: Denial Escalation to PM Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Case Analyst400denialClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Case Analyst400denialReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 300.5.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.582.0007147Create a task for the Senior Analyst to conduct denial escalation review.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Enter the following information:

Owner: Senior Analyst's Name Subject: Denial Escalation to SA Task Type: Verification Review - SA

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 500.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.683.0007248Perform an optional QC review of the findings, recommendations, and draft letter.

- If any issues are identified that require additional work, assign a task to the responsible Analyst.

- If NO issues are identified, change Recommendation Status Reason from "Draft" to "Complete" and changes the Draft Letter Status Reason from "Draft" to "Reviewed by PM."

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.784.0007349Create a task for the Case Coordinator.
Enter the following information:

Owner: Case Coordinator Team Subject: Assignment to Case Coordinator for Approval Review Task Type: Verification Review - CC

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.7Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.7Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process.
Case Coordinator600600.185.0007450Send application to Federal Review Coordinator
Case Coordinator600600.1Open the CCCR section of the CRM Verification Record and ensure that the CCCR Type is correct. Make changes if necessary.
Case Coordinator600600.1Change the CCCR Status Reason from "Draft" to "Submitted."
Case Coordinator600600.1Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.

NOTE: This action will send the application to the FRC Team.

SYSTEM600600.1The SYSTEM will auto assign task to the FRC Team for Federal Review.
Case Coordinator600600.1Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 700.3.
Senior Analyst50050086.0007551Locate task on Task section of Dashboard and conduct Escalation Review in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500500.1D87.0007652Is task for a Denial Recommendation or an Escalated Cases? If a Denial Recommendation go to 500.2D; If Escalated Case go to 500.6
Senior Analyst500500.2D88.0007753Agree or Disagree with the Denial Recommendation? If AGREE to to 500.17; If DISAGREE go to 500.8D
Senior Analyst500500.389.0007854Senior Analyst Write-up the determination Recommendation for Post Review Findings (PRF) and prepare PRF Documents
SYSTEM500500.4S90.0007955SYSTEM Chain of Command Assignment Activities - Go to 700.1
SYSTEM500500.5S91.0008056SYSTEM Case Notes updated
Senior Analyst500500.692.0008157Senior Analyst Notifies VOSB via email/call to schedule appointment to Review Findings if needed. (Optional) Go to Appointment Scheduling Sub-Porcess
SYSTEM500500.7S93.0008258SYSTEM Creates appointment in CRM. SA needs to create interaction for recording start and stop time of the call if needed.
Senior Analyst500500.8D94.0008359Are Clarifying Documents needed to complete the Assessment? If YES go to 500.9; If NO go to 500.17
Senior Analyst500500.995.0008460Send Clarifying Document Request. Go to Document Request Sub-Process
Senior Analyst500Make Clarifying Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500500.10D96.0008561Did the applicant submit any documents in response to the Clarifying Documents Request? If YES go to 500.16D; If NO go to Administrative Removal (CDRR) Vet has option to request a deadline extension by clicking the extension button in the VIP portal. Requests of 10 days or fewer are automatically approved. Requests between 11 - 15 days requrire approval of the current assigned case worker [See EXTENSION APPROVAL SUB-PROCESS] Everything beyond 15 days requires Fed approval. Application are subject to administrative removal if any deadline is missed.)
Senior Analyst500500.16D102.000Is the documentation in the record sufficient to make a determination? If YES go to 500.17; If NO go to next step.
Senior Analyst500new stepSend second Clarifying Document Request for incomplete/insufficient documents. go to document request sub-process.
Senior Analyst500new stepMake Clarifying Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant as required by current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500500.11D97.0008662VOS Request an Extension? If YES go to 500.14D; If NO got to 500.12S
Senior Analyst500500.14D98.0008763Did the applicant submit any documents in response to the second Clarifying Documents Request? If YES go to 500.17; If NO go to Administrative Removal (CDRR).
SYSTEM500500.12S99.0008864SYSTEM Sends notification after 10 days on whether to withdraw or got denial.
SYSTEM500500.13S100.0008965SYSTEM Locks the verification record if after 10 days documents are not updated. GO to ARP01
Senior Analyst500500.17Complete the Findings & Recommendations.
Senior Analyst500500.17500.17.001Open the Findings & Recommendations section in the CRM Verification Record.
Senior Analyst500500.17Open the first Finding in the Findings sub-section.
Senior Analyst500500.17Add Senior Analyst Input to the Findings Form.

NOTE: Follow current policy regarding where to add Senior Analyst/QC input.

Senior Analyst500500.17If additional document associations are needed, associate the documents in the Relevant Documents section of the Findings Form.
Senior Analyst500500.17In the Document Info sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a Verification finding document record.
Senior Analyst500500.17Select the relevant document from the list.
Senior Analyst500500.17Enter the relevant page number from the document.
Senior Analyst500500.17Enter the relevant paragraph number from the document.
Senior Analyst500500.17Enter/Paste the relevant document text in the "Document Text" box.
Senior Analyst500500.17Click "Save."
Senior Analyst500500.17Repeat for each additional document relevant to the finding.
Senior Analyst500500.17After associating all relevant documents to the Finding and completing the Finding Form, click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500500.17Are there additional findings to be reviewed? If YES return to 500.17.001; If NO Go to the Recommendation Section
500.17.2Complete the Recommendation Form
Senior Analyst500500.17In the Recommendations sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a Recommendation record.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Recommendation: [appropriate recommendation] Denial/Removal Reason (if Recommendation is for "Deny" or "Remove"): [select from drop-down; enter multiple denial/removal reasons in the "Comments/Other Justification" text box) Risk Level: [appropriate Risk Level; see Appendix ??? for risk level criteria policy] Risk Level Justification: [appropriate Risk Level Justification]

Senior Analyst500500.17Ensure the "Status Reason" field is set to "Draft" for an Approval or Denial (Post-PRF) recommendation or "Complete" for a Denial (Pre-PRF) recommendation.
Senior Analyst500500.17Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500500.15101.0009066Senior Analyst Review Corrected/Clarifying Documents
Senior Analyst500500.17103.0009268Senior Analyst Reviews Documentation. Updates Case Notes
Senior Analyst500500.18D104.0009369Is the recommendation to Approve or Deny? If APPROVE go to 500.19; If DENY go to eeeee
Senior Analyst500500.19Create a draft approval letter and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." - go to Letter Creation Sub-process
Senior Analyst500approval[CREATE A LETTER CREATION SUB-PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500approvalCreate a draft CCCR and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." go to Create CCCR Sub-process
Senior Analyst500approval[CREATE A CREATE A CCCR SUB-PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500approvalCreate a task for a Portfolio Manager/ Team Lead to perform approval review activites.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team lead (Case Coordinator Team) Subject: Assignment to PM for Approval Review Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Senior Analyst500approvalClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500approvalReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 300.6.
Senior Analyst500DenialeeeeeCreate a task for a Portfolio Manager/ Team Lead to perform PRF activities.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team lead (Case Coordinator Team) Subject: Assignment to PM for PRF Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Senior Analyst500DenialClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500DenialReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Create a task for the Case Coordinator.
Enter the following information:

Owner: Case Coordinator Team Subject: Assignment to Case Coordinator for PRF Task Type: Verification Assignment - CC

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Case Coordinator600Create a task for the FRC.
Case Coordinator600Enter the following information:

Owner: FRC Team Subject: Pre-PRF Federal Review Task Type: Verification Assignment - FRC

Case Coordinator600Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar
Case Coordinator600Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Senior Analyst500500.19105.0009470Senior Analyst Write Up the Determination Recommendation for Approved and prepare approval documents. Apply Risk Scores. [Go to 300.7]
Federal Review Coordinator700700.1107.0009772Create a task for the Federal Reviewer.
Federal Review Coordinator700Enter the following information:

Owner: Federal Reviewer's Name Subject: Verification Review - Federal Reviewer (Pre-PRF) Task Type: Verification Review - Federal Reviewer (Pre-PRF)

Federal Review Coordinator700700.1Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar
Federal Review Coordinator700700.1Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Federal Reviewer800800108.0009875Locate task on Task section of Dashboard and conduct Pre-PRF Federal Review in accordance with current policies and standards.
Federal Reviewer800800Reviews the Findings & Recommendations.
Federal Reviewer800800Open the Findings & Recommendations section in the CRM Verification Record.
Federal Reviewer800800Open the first Finding in the Findings sub-section.
Federal Reviewer800800Review the Analyst input in the General sub-section (General section) and the Document Info sub-section (Relevant Documents section) of the Findings Form.
Federal Reviewer800800Complete the Federal Review sub-section (General section) of the Findings Form.

- If NO revisions are needed for the PRF/Denial Language, then check the "No Revision Needed" box.

- If minor revisions are needed, then add revised language in the "Federal PRF/Denial Language" field.

- If major revisions and re-work are needed, finish the review of all Findings, then go to 109 to return for rework.

Federal Reviewer800800After reviewing and completing the Finding Form, click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Federal Reviewer800800Repeat steps ??????? for each additional finding until all findings have been reviewed.
Federal Reviewer800800.1D109.0009976Does the Federal Reviewer agree with the recommendation to send a PRF AND NO rework is required (examples of possible rework: add or remove finding, major letter revisions, overturns, etc.)? If YES go to 800.2. If NO go to Return for re-work [go to Re-work Sub-process] and then If rework Task was created for a Senior Analyst Go to 500.00; If rework task was created for Case Analyst go to 400.1
Federal Reviewer800800.2110.000Create a task for the FRC Team.
Federal Reviewer800YesEnter the following information:

Owner: FRC Team Subject: FRC Re-assignment (Ready for PRF) Task Type: Verification Review - FRC (Ready for PRF)

Federal Reviewer800YesClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Federal Reviewer800YesReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Federal Review Coordinator700Yesnew stepCreate a task for the Case Coordinator Team.
Federal Review Coordinator700Enter the following information:

Owner: Case Coordinator Team Subject: CC Re-assignment (Ready for PRF) Task Type: Verification Review - CC (Ready for PRF)

Federal Review Coordinator700YesClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar
Federal Review Coordinator700YesReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Case Coordinator600Yesnew stepCreate a task for the Portfolio Manager/Team Lead Team.
Case Coordinator600Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team Lead Team Subject: PM Re-assignment (Ready for PRF) Task Type: Verification Review - PM (Ready for PRF)

Case Coordinator600YesClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Case Coordinator600YesReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Yesnew stepCreate a task for the Senior Analyst.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Enter the following information:

Owner: Senior Analyst's Name Subject: Senior Analyst Review (Ready for PRF) Task Type: Verification Review - Senior Analyst (Ready for PRF)

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300YesClick "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300YesReturn to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process, then go to 500.20.
Federal Review Coordinator700700.2111.000Federal Review CoordinatorAssign to Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300300.8112.0009679Portfolio Manager Assigns to Senior Analyst
Senior Analyst500500.20PRF
Senior Analyst500500.20113.00010280Locate task and send PRF Email to applicant.
Senior Analyst500Open the Documents & Request section in the CRM Verification Record.
Senior Analyst500In the Documents Requests sub-section, click the plus (+) button to generate a document request.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Type: PRF PRF Type: Initial Due Date: [date that is 2 business days from the day the PRF email will be sent]

Senior Analyst500Click the "SAVE" button on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500In the Document Types sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a document request type.
Senior Analyst500In the "Document Type" field, select "PRF Election Form" from the document type drop-down list.
Senior Analyst500Click "Save."
Senior Analyst500In the PRF Info sub-section, click the Create PRF Email button.
Senior Analyst500Click the Post-Review Findings (PRF) Notice link that appears in the PRF Info Sub-section. This will open the PRF Notice template for editing.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information in the "Post-Review Findings (PRF) Notice" email window:

Owner: Senior Analyst's name From: Vetbiz VIP To: Majority Veteran owner's name Senior Analyst 500 Enter/paste the appropriate findings, PRF language, and regulatory language into the relevant sections of the PRF Notice template.

NOTE: If revisions to the PRF/Denial language were made by the Federal Reviewer, ensure that the latest revised language is used in the PRF Notice.

Senior Analyst500In the Attachment sub-section at the bottom of the email template, click the plus (+) button to add an attachment.
Senior Analyst500Click "Browse" to locate the PRF Election Form.
Senior Analyst500Click "Attach" to attach the PRF Election Form.
Senior Analyst500Click "Close" to close the "Manage Attachment" window.
Senior Analyst500Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the Function Bar to return to the Document Request window.
Senior Analyst500In the "Status Reason" field of the Document Request window, select "Sent to Reps/Owners."
Senior Analyst500Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.

NOTE: This action will send the PRF email.

Senior Analyst500new stepMake PRF Notice follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500500.21D114.00010381Did the applicant respond to the PRF Notice? (respond = submit PRF Election Form or complete self-withdrawal) If YES go to 100.41; If NO go to 500.22
Senior Analyst500500.22115.00010482Complete the Recommendation Form.
Senior Analyst500Open the Findings & Recommendations section in the CRM Verification Record.
Senior Analyst500In the Recommendations sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a Recommendation record.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Recommendation: Deny Denial Reason: [select from drop-down; enter multiple denial/removal reasons in the "Comments/Other Justification" text box) Risk Level: Critical Risk Level Justification: [appropriate Risk Level Justification]

Senior Analyst500Ensure that "Status Reason" field is set to "Draft."
Senior Analyst500Click SAVE & CLOSE button on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500Create a draft denial letter and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." - go to Letter Creation Sub-process
Senior Analyst500Create a draft CCCR and ensure that the "Status Reason" is set to "Draft." go to Create CCCR Sub-process
Senior Analyst500[CREATE A CREATE A CCCR SUB-PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500Create a task for a Portfolio Manager/ Team Lead to perform denial review activites.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Owner: Portfolio Manager/Team lead (Case Coordinator Team) Subject: Assignment to PM for Post-PRF Denial Review Task Type: Verification Review - PM

Senior Analyst500Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Perform an optional QC review of the findings, recommendations, and draft letter.

- If any issues are identified that require additional work, assign a task to the responsible Analyst.

- If NO issues are identified, change Recommendation Status Reason from "Draft" to "Complete" and changes the Draft Letter Status Reason from "Draft" to "Reviewed by PM."

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Create a task for the Case Coordinator.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Enter the following information:

Owner: Case Coordinator Team Subject: Assignment to Case Coordinator for Post-PRF Denial Task Type: Verification Assignment - CC

Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Portfolio Manager/Team Lead300Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Case Coordinator600600.1Send application to Federal Review Coordinator
Case Coordinator600600.1Open the CCCR section of the CRM Verification Record and ensure that the CCCR Type is correct. Make changes if necessary.
Case Coordinator600600.1Change the CCCR Status Reason from "Draft" to "Submitted."
Case Coordinator600600.1Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.

NOTE: This action will send the application to the FRC Team.

SYSTEM600600.1The SYSTEM will auto-assign task to the FRC Team for Federal Review.
Case Coordinator600600.1Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process.
Federal Review Coordinator700Locate task from the Task section of the Dashboard.
Federal Review Coordinator700Assign to Federal Reviewer by selecting the Federal Reviewer's name from the list in the "Federal Reviewer" field at the top of the CRM Verification Record.
Federal Review Coordinator700Create a task to the Federal Reviewer.
Federal Review Coordinator700Enter the following information:

Owner: Federal Reviewer's Name Subject: Federal Review Post-PRF Denial Task Type: Verification Review - Federal

Federal Review Coordinator700Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.
Federal Review Coordinator700Return to the CRM Verification Record, open the Tasks & Remarks section, and close the previous task. Go to Task Closure Process
Federal Reviewer800Locate task on Task section of dashboard and conduct Post-PRF Federal Review in accordance with current policies and standards.
Federal Reviewer800new step (D)Did the Findings or Recommendation change during the PRF Process? If YES go to 800.3-D3.001; If NO go to 800.3-D3.008.
VOSB100100.41116.00010583Applicant Submits Post Review Findings Election Form
Senior Analyst500new step (D)What was the applicant's response to the PRF Notice?

- If the applicant self-withdrew, go to the Withdrawal sub-process.

- If the applicant submitted a PRF Election Form, go to the next step.

Senior Analyst 500 100.42D 120.000 What PRF option did the applicant select on the PRF Election Form?

- If the applicant selected Administrative Removal, go to Admin Removal sub-process

- If the applicant selected to receive a determination letter, go to 500.22.

- If the applicant selected to participate in the PRF Program, go to next step.

Senior Analyst500new stepSend PRF Document Request (see Appendix ???) Go to Document Request Sub-Process
Senior Analyst500new stepMake PRF Document Request follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500new step (D)Did the applicant submit any documents in response to the PRF Documents Request? If YES go to next step; If NO go to 500.22
Senior Analyst500500.23117.00010684Review PRF corrective documents in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500new stepOpen the Findings & Recommendations section in the CRM Verification Record and update each PRF Finding Form with Post-PRF analysis.
Senior Analyst500500.24D118.00010785Are the PRF issues corrected? If YES go to 500.17.2; If NO go to 500.25

NOTE: Prior to making a post-PRF recommendation, the Senior Analyst has the option to request a pre-Final-PRF Federal Review. Follow the steps outlined in this Work Instruction for creating an escalation task for Federal Review.

Senior Analyst500500.25119.00010886Send the Final PRF Notice
Senior Analyst500Open the Documents & Request section in the CRM Verification Record.
Senior Analyst500In the Documents Requests sub-section, click the plus (+) button to generate a document request.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information:

Type: PRF PRF Type: Final Due Date: [date that is 2 business days from the day the PRF email will be sent]

Senior Analyst500Click the "SAVE" button on the function bar.
Senior Analyst500In the Document Types sub-section, click the plus (+) button to add a document request type.
Senior Analyst500In the "Document Type" field, select "Final PRF Election Form" from the document type drop-down list.
Senior Analyst500Click "Save."
Senior Analyst500In the PRF Info sub-section, click the Create PRF Email button.
Senior Analyst500Click the Post-Review Findings (PRF) Notice link that appears in the PRF Info Sub-section. This will open the Final PRF Notice template for editing.
Senior Analyst500Enter the following information in the "Post-Review Findings (PRF) Notice" email window:

Owner: Senior Analyst's name From: Vetbiz VIP To: Majority Veteran owner's name Senior Analyst 500 Enter/paste the appropriate findings, PRF language, and regulatory language into the relevant sections of the Final PRF Notice template.

NOTE: If revisions to the Final PRF/Denial language were made by the Federal Reviewer, ensure that the latest revised language is used in the Final PRF Notice.

Senior Analyst500In the Attachment sub-section at the bottom of the email template, click the plus (+) button to add an attachment.
Senior Analyst500Click "Browse" to locate the Final PRF Election Form.
Senior Analyst500Click "Attach" to attach the Final PRF Election Form.
Senior Analyst500Click "Close" to close the "Manage Attachment" window.
Senior Analyst500Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the Function Bar to return to the Document Request window.
Senior Analyst500In the "Status Reason" field of the Document Request window, select "Sent to Reps/Owners."
Senior Analyst500Click "SAVE & CLOSE" on the function bar.

NOTE: This action will send the Final PRF email.

Senior Analyst500Make Final PRF Notice follow-up phone call(s) to the applicant in accordance with current policies and standards.
Senior Analyst500Update the CRM Verification Record after each phone call by creating an Interaction. Go to Create Interaction Process [TO BE DOCUMENTED IN AN "INTERACTION" SUB PROCESS]
Senior Analyst500Did the applicant respond to the Final PRF Notice? (respond = submit Final PRF Election Form or complete self-withdrawal) If YES go to next step; If NO go to 500.22

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