Chairperson

Chairperson, Veterans Review and Appeal Board

The Veterans Review and Appeal Board is an independent appeal tribunal that helps Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members as well as their families obtain the benefits to which they are entitled for service-related disabilities. Based out of Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, hearings are conducted across Canada by members of the Board. Members operate in a high-volume and fast-paced work environment focused on timely, respectful hearings and fair, plain language decisions. The Board is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment.

The Chairperson is the chief executive officer of the Board and accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence. The Chairperson is responsible for leading, directing and supervising the Board. The Board’s program is delivered by 25 Members and more than 170 staff. The...