Building on perspective gained supporting Veterans Affairs for more than a decade, Erik Shepherd takes on a new challenge as Chief, VHA Claims and Appeals Modernization.
Erik brings recent experience serving as a principal advisor to the Deputy Undersecretary for Disability Assistance, coordinating and exercising oversight over the Compensation, Pension and Fiduciary, Survivors, and Insurance programs, as well as VBA’s Benefits Assistance Service.
Prior roles include:
- Program Specialist – United States Department of Veterans Affairs
- Senior Management and Program Analyst – Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs
- Program Analyst – Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs