Assist veterans and their dependents in applying for and receiving federal, state, and local benefits to include medical care, compensation, and pension benefits, burial benefits, education,vocational rehabilitation employment services. Represent veterans and dependents before the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office and the Board of Veterans Appeals as their advocate in presenting claims and/or appeals for compensation and pension, medical care, medical expenses, and over payments. Conduct veteran outreach activities to brief attendees on benefits availabel and changes in VA policy and procedures.