VA Benefits Claims Specialist

Veterans Benefits Administration; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Benefits Administration in Oakland, CA is seeking a Veterans Claims Examiner to review and apply laws and procedures governing VA compensation and related benefits. The role advises leadership on policy implementations and supports field operations.

You will analyze data, issue recommendations, and ensure accurate administration of claims, with the possibility to stand in for supervisors as needed.

Responsibilities

• In-depth knowledge of laws, regulations and procedures pertaining to the administration of claims for VA compensation and related benefits
• Serves as a reviewer for national STAR and special focus reviews and assists field stations with instructions for implementing policy, procedures, or training.
• Authority to make technical, and administrative decisions with regulatory/statutory guide, regulations, policies, procedures and/or instructions to carry out the functions which support operations delivery.
• Gathers relevant data, analyzes it critically, and makes recommendations based on findings using available information resources such as internet tools, manuals and other reference material.
• Deals with issues of both sensitive or of a high-profile nature while advising leadership on the national or local impact of changes in process, protocol, or legal statues, which may impact or shapes the future direction of the organization.
• Serves as an advisor and consultant to the supervisor on precedent determinations involving decisions on individual cases and national issues regarding technical, regulatory, procedural and operational aspects of CS. The incumbent may act for their immediate supervisor when called upon to do so.

Job description

The Veterans Benefits Administration in Oakland, CA is seeking a Veterans Claims Examiner to review and apply laws and procedures governing VA compensation and related benefits. The role advises leadership on policy implementations and supports field operations.

You will analyze data, issue recommendations, and ensure accurate administration of claims, with the possibility to stand in for supervisors as needed.