Merlyn Cruz-Feliciano
OSHA Authorized Instructor | VA Benefits Educator | Bilingual Safety & Transition Specialist
Dedicated safety professional and veteran advocate who empowers service members, veterans, and families with both OSHA workplace safety credentials and clear guidance on earned VA benefits.
About Merlyn
Merlyn Cruz-Feliciano serves Veterans Transition Support in two critical roles: as an OSHA Authorized Outreach Instructor for General Industry safety and as a knowledgeable VA Benefits Educator.
In the classroom, Merlyn equips transitioning service members and veterans with OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour General Industry training—helping them understand workplace hazard recognition, employee rights, and regulatory compliance standards valued by employers nationwide.
In addition to safety instruction, Merlyn leads workshops on VA Disability Benefits, Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD), and PACT Act updates so service members and their families can navigate the VA system with clarity and confidence.
Key Credentials
- OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer — General Industry
- VA Benefits & Claims Education Specialist
- Workplace Hazard Recognition & Compliance Educator
- VTS Volunteer Instructor & Veteran Advocate
Areas of Expertise
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910 General Industry Standards
- VA Disability Compensation & Claims Preparation
- Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Timeline
- PACT Act Toxic Exposure Presumptions & Eligibility
- Workplace Safety Culture & Risk Prevention
VTS Programs Supported
- OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry Certification
- VA Disability Benefits & Claims Education Workshop
- Benefits Delivery at Discharge (BDD) Guidance
- PACT Act & Survivor Benefits Briefings
Teaching Approach
Whether we are walking through OSHA safety standards or preparing a VA benefits claim, preparation and accurate knowledge protect our service members and their families for years to come.