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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Deficiency Verification Analysis (DVA) Deficiency Verification Analysis (DVA) The term 'Deficiency Verification Analysis (DVA)' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' This analysis verifies the existence or non-existence of Safety of Dams (SOD) deficiencies at the dam. Technical memorandums (TM) are prepared which document the analyses used in the investigation of the potential SOD deficiencies. A decision memorandum (DM) is also prepared which recommends if corrective actions should be taken to mitigate the SOD deficiencies. The DVA also includes the establishment of the Design Loading Criteria which include the design earthquake and the inflow design flood (IDF)'. Previous 5 Terms: Deferred fuel costs Deferred income tax (liability) Deferred pricing Deficiency (Nursing Home) Deficiency payments Next 5 Terms: Deflagration Deflation Deflect Deflection Defoliant About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.