C&P Service's Advisor Program

The ADVISOR Program is a computer-based training program which covers the 8 major benefit programs administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs. Each benefit module includes information on eligibility requirements, application procedures and processing, and rates of payments.

The ADVISOR Program includes a fact sheet titled "!ADVISOR Update!", which provides a summary and short explanation of the changes and modifications made for this version. A major feature of this version is that users can now choose between two modes of operation. The "Training Mode of Operation" requires the use of a student disk, which allows participants to keep a record of lesson assessments, bookmarks and completed lessons. The "Information Mode of Operation" is a new feature that removes the requirement for a training disk, thus giving individuals the option of using the system for informational purposes only.

ADVISOR includes a computer-based "User Guide," which is the first training module. If you are a first time user we recommend that you complete all lessons in this module. For the advanced user, we have included a quick reference guide.

This installation package consists of one file that you must download to install ADVISOR, version 4.4.4.206. This is a self- extracting file that may be downloaded to your PC. This file is placed here for any interested individuals within the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Before you start the installation process you should delete (from your C-drive) all outdated version files associated with Advisor 4.4.4.205. Advisor 4.4.4.206 was packaged for easy installation using Install Shield. Click on the installation package and follow the instructions. All associated files will be copied to C:\Program Files\Advisor.

Here is the installation package, a self-installing program (5.1 Mb).

Windows 9(x) users: Here is the installation package, a self-installing program (5.1 Mb).

Here is the Quick Reference Guide.

Comments and suggested improvements may be sent to VASSJOHN@VBA.VA.GOV.