VA Rating Claims Specialist

Veterans Benefits Administration; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for evaluating claims to determine service connections and disability ratings, and recommending entitlements to compensation, pension, and related benefits. The role involves applying the VA Rating Schedule, preparing decisions, and communicating outcomes to veterans and their representatives.

Telework is eligible on a case-by-case basis, with standard full-time hours and potential mobility

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Foreign education must include a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency for credit.

Responsibilities

• Analyze claims to determine service connection, disability percentage, and entitlement for benefits.
• Determine need for examinations and re-examinations for veterans and dependents.
• Apply VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities and prepare rating decisions with reasons and basis for the decision.
• Interact with veterans and their representatives/advocates as needed.

Job description

The Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) at the Department of Veterans Affairs is responsible for evaluating claims to determine service connections and disability ratings, and recommending entitlements to compensation, pension, and related benefits. The role involves applying the VA Rating Schedule, preparing decisions, and communicating outcomes to veterans and their representatives.

Telework is eligible on a case-by-case basis, with standard full-time hours and potential mobility