Recertification Deadline Extension Request
Recertification Extension Request Form
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Recertification Deadline Extension—A six-month recertification deadline may be provided to designees located in areas directly affected by a natural disaster. Designees located in affected areas may request a six-month extension.
When appropriate (e.g., following a particularly severe disaster) HQ may choose to inform all designees located in a natural disaster area of the recertification deadline extension.
The extension is only applicable in the three-year reporting period for which the extension is requested and does not change, or extend, any subsequent recertification reporting periods or deadlines.
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Military Deployment—NACVA supports those in active military service and provides special consideration during deployment.
- Upon notification and prior to deployment, the NACVA required annual fees will be suspended (put on hold) for the duration of deployment;
- When the designee returns from active duty, required annual fees will be reinstated;
- If recertification becomes due during the period of deployment, such designee is granted one year from when he/she returns to fulfill his/her recertification requirements.
Recertification Appeals
CVAs or MAFFs who have been advised that they do not meet the recertification requirements may appeal to the Management Team. The Management Team is not involved in the initial recertification decision. This appeal should be in writing, along with the appellant’s reasoning as to why they qualify, and any documentation to assist the Management Team in making a determination. The data should be e-mailed to the Management Team. This contact information is posted on NACVA’s website or can be obtained by calling NACVA’s HQ. The appeal will be reviewed by the Management Team. In addition to reviewing the information provided in the appeal, the NACVA Management Team will consider precedent set by any similar appeals in their review. The Management Team, at its discretion, may follow-up with the appellant to request additional information; as such, the applicant should be sure to include all relevant information with the initial appeal. The Management Team may request input from subject matter experts to evaluate the information provided. These individuals may not be involved in the initial decision. The Management Team will advise the appellant of the decision. The Management Team’s decision is final. NACVA staff will track recertification appeals including actions taken to resolve the issue and the outcome of the appeal, ensuring that, if applicable, appropriate corrections and corrective actions are taken.
