Disability Claims Appeals Reviewer

Veterans Benefits Administration

SeaTac (WA)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Job summary

The Seattle Regional Office Disability Rating Activity Site (DRAS) division seeks a qualified reviewer to handle notifications of dissatisfaction from veterans and advocates. The DRO reviews decisions made by VSR or RVSR, considering the facts and evidence, and can uphold or overturn decisions in compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.

Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date, including time-in-grade rules for GS-13.

Qualifications

GS-13: Specialized Experience in claims management or related training/analyst/IS duties.
Examples: development, examination, investigation and decision making for complex disability compensation claims.
Examples: exercising independent judgment in applying claims determinations.
Examples: evaluating the claims development process and operations.
Examples: preparing or conducting training activities.
Volunteer experience creditable including National Service programs and other organizations.
Full-time is at least 35 hours per week; part-time pro-rated.
Physical requirements: work is mostly sedentary.
For more information visit OPM guidelines at the link provided.

Responsibilities

Receive notifications of dissatisfaction from veterans and advocates.
Review decisions made by the VSR or RVSR, including the facts and evidence submitted, and uphold or overturn as appropriate.
Ensure that all decisions comply with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.