This letter from a vocational rehabilitation counselor certifies that Brian D. Jeffries has a documented disability identified by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has also received certification of job readiness and is likely to succeed in a potential position. The veteran has a permanent 20% service-connected disability rating. The counselor provides contact information for questions about considering Mr. Jeffries for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority.

1. 03/02/2016
In Reply Refer To: 317/28
Mr. Brian D. Jeffries CSS: XXX-XX-9151 / 00
5829 Littleriver Dr
Tampa, FL 33615
Dear Mr. Brian D. Jeffries:
This letter serves as certification that Brian D. Jeffries is an individual with a documented disability,
identified by the Department of Veterans Affairs, Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
and can be considered for employment under the Schedule A hiring authority 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
Brian D. Jeffries also has certification of job readiness through the Department of Veterans Affairs,
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) and is likely to succeed in performing the duties of
the position for which he is seeking.
The veteran is also certified as having a permanent rating of 20% service connected disability
Thank you for your interest in considering this individual for employment.
You may contact me at 727-319-7938 or tracy.vaness@va.gov
Sincerely,
Tracy A Van Ess
Tracy Van Ess, MA, CRC
Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Regional Office
P.O. Box 1437
St. Petersburg, FL 33731-1437