Veterans Benefits Rating Specialist

Veterans Benefits Administration; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking a Rating Veterans Service Representative to analyze claims and apply the Rating Schedule. The role involves preparing rating decisions and informing claimants of the bases and reasons for those decisions.

The incumbent acts as a decision maker for complex rating determinations, including service-connection and disability percentages. Qualified applicants understand federal benefits programs, and possess strong skills in evidence gathering and

Qualifications

• Specialized experience in informing claimants about benefits and eligibility.
• Ability to gather and request evidence to support claims.
• Explain decisions and respond to claimants to aid understanding of determinations.

Responsibilities

• Analyze claims and apply the Rating Schedule.
• Prepare rating decisions and inform claimants of bases and reasons.
• Determine service-connection, disability percentage, and entitlement to benefits.
• Explain decisions to claimants and stakeholders.

Skills

Specialized experience

Explain decisions

Gather evidence

Communicate with claimants

Education

Related graduate degree

Two-plus years graduate education

Job description

Veterans Benefits Administration is seeking a Rating Veterans Service Representative to analyze claims and apply the Rating Schedule. The role involves preparing rating decisions and informing claimants of the bases and reasons for those decisions.

The incumbent acts as a decision maker for complex rating determinations, including service-connection and disability percentages. Qualified applicants understand federal benefits programs, and possess strong skills in evidence gathering and