Veterans Benefits Claims Specialist

Veterans Benefits Administration; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking a Veterans Service Representative to explain benefit programs, review claims, gather evidence, and adjudicate cases for Veterans.

Positions are located in various centers including the Veterans Service Center, Pension Management Center, and IDES program division. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the stated cut-off date for GS-0996-07.

Qualifications

• Specialized experience equivalent to GS-05 in interpreting or applying laws, regulations, or procedures to analyze evidence.
• Education substitution allowed with graduate education or Bachelor's with SAA.
• Combining Education & Experience to total 100% of requirement.

Responsibilities

• Explain benefit programs and entitlement criteria to Veterans.
• Review claims, identify issues, gather evidence.
• Conduct interviews and adjudicate claims.
• Input award data and prepare decision letters.
• Utilize various electronic data processing systems for claims processing.

Skills

Interpretation of laws & regs

Claims processing experience

Written communication

EDP systems usage

Education

Graduate level education

Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (SAA)

Job description

The Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking a Veterans Service Representative to explain benefit programs, review claims, gather evidence, and adjudicate cases for Veterans.

Positions are located in various centers including the Veterans Service Center, Pension Management Center, and IDES program division. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the stated cut-off date for GS-0996-07.