VA ONBOARDING: FIRST-MONTH EVIDENCE Illustrative sequence, not a compulsory timetable or employee probation process. Before starting Defined service and acceptable output: Client inputs prepared: Named access safely checked: Current source of instructions: Dated rule version and who can retrieve its history without widening access: Approval and exception contacts: Agreed availability and fee scope: First rehearsal Synthetic request used: Provider explanation of task and authority: Output location and review evidence: Missing input/access/rule discovered: Correction and repeat check: First live working loop Request reference: Evidence inputs were ready: Preparation result: Review and approval decision: Authorised final action: What remains blocked and who must decide: Before expanding Comparable successful cases: Exception/absence/outage rehearsal: Any new data access required: Scope/fee change agreed: Month-end discussion Useful work delivered: Owner preparation/review time still required: Recurring gaps and cause: Keep narrow, expand, revise or stop, with reasons: Next agreed evidence to inspect: