Compensation & Pension Physician — Exam Specialist

Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 250,000 - 290,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks physicians to perform Compensation and Pension examinations, evaluate Veterans' claims, and provide expert medical opinions.

The role emphasizes adherence to VBA guidelines, ordering appropriate studies, and delivering clear disability determinations. Applicants must hold an MD or DO with an active license, complete an approved residency, and meet board certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Must hold an MD or DO from an approved school.
• Must have a current full and unrestricted license to practice medicine.
• Completion of an ACGME/AOA approved residency program.
• Board certification eligibility or equivalent required for faculty status.
• Citizenship or eligible status as per VA policies.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Perform and adjudicate Compensation and Pension examinations per VBA requests.
• Order tests and studies to support diagnoses and eligibility determinations.
• Render opinions to establish presence or absence of conditions for compensation.
• Participate in education programs and adhere to VA policies and CME requirements.

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Current full and unrestricted medical license

Residency training in core specialty

Board certification eligibility or equivalent

US citizenship or eligible

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks physicians to perform Compensation and Pension examinations, evaluate Veterans' claims, and provide expert medical opinions.

The role emphasizes adherence to VBA guidelines, ordering appropriate studies, and delivering clear disability determinations. Applicants must hold an MD or DO with an active license, complete an approved residency, and meet board certification requirements.