NSO Apprentice: Veteran Benefits Advocate

Disabled American Veterans; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Disabled American Veterans in Manchester, NH seeks an NSO Apprentice to begin a structured on-the-job training program to represent veterans pursuing disability claims. You will study regulations and build competency through hands-on experience with the DAV's processes and partners at the VA and other government entities.

The role emphasizes interviewing veterans, reviewing records, identifying eligible benefits, and guiding claim strategies while maintaining professional communication and

Qualifications

• Must be able to conduct detailed interviews with veterans to elicit information.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to veterans benefits is required.
• Experience with managing records and client files is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain knowledge of veterans benefits regulations.
• Learn to interview veterans to identify potential benefits.
• Review service records to assess claim validity and needed evidence.
• Advise on evidence requirements and potential claims.
• Prepare submissions to initiate and advance claims.
• Monitor progress of claims and communicate updates.

Skills

Interviewing veterans

Regulatory knowledge

Claims research

Client relations

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

DAV membership in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Disabled American Veterans in Manchester, NH seeks an NSO Apprentice to begin a structured on-the-job training program to represent veterans pursuing disability claims. You will study regulations and build competency through hands-on experience with the DAV's processes and partners at the VA and other government entities.

The role emphasizes interviewing veterans, reviewing records, identifying eligible benefits, and guiding claim strategies while maintaining professional communication and