Veterans Benefits Claims Specialist

Merced County; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Merced County is seeking a Veterans Benefits Claims Specialist to assist veterans and dependents in initiating, developing, and processing disability claims and related benefits. The role involves gathering affidavits, data entry, and coordinating with community agencies to support clients.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing claims, presenting appeals, and providing training and guidance to staff. Effective communication and confidentiality are essential in this position.

Qualifications

• One year of responsible experience in work involving public contact, interviewing or counseling.
• Equivalent to the completion of two years of college. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required two years of college on a year-for-year basis.
• Two years of responsible experience in work involving public contact, interviewing or counseling or closely related field.
• Equivalent to the completion of two years of college. Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required two years of college on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist veterans and dependents in initiating, developing, and processing of claims for disability compensation, pensions, insurance benefits, vocational rehabilitation, hospitalization, medical care, loan guarantee benefits, and civil service benefits.
• Procure necessary information and affidavits to support claims.
• Enter veteran/claimant data into computer system to establish a data base for the system.
• Work with public and private community agencies in counseling veterans.
• Provide instruction, guidance and technical advice to other employees and review their work for adequacy and accuracy.
• Prepare and file claims and present appeals as necessary and prepares required reports.

Skills

Interviewing and counseling

Federal, state laws

Data analysis

Communication

Confidentiality

Supervisory techniques

Documentation

Education

Two years of college

Job description

Merced County is seeking a Veterans Benefits Claims Specialist to assist veterans and dependents in initiating, developing, and processing disability claims and related benefits. The role involves gathering affidavits, data entry, and coordinating with community agencies to support clients.

Responsibilities include preparing and filing claims, presenting appeals, and providing training and guidance to staff. Effective communication and confidentiality are essential in this position.