Veterans Service Representative (Rating)

Veterans Benefits Administration

Hagåtña (GU)

Remote

USD 53,000 - 99,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Benefits Administration in the Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) to analyze claims, apply the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities, and prepare rating decisions for veterans and claimants. The role involves determining service-connection, disability percentages, and eligibility for various benefits.

The position operates within the Veterans Service Center with a full-time schedule and telework eligibility on a situational basis.

Qualifications

Transcript must be submitted with your application as part of education qualifications.

Responsibilities

Analyzes claims, applies VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities, and prepares rating decisions informing the VSR and/or claimant of the decision, the bases, and reason for it.
Determines service-connection, disability percentage, permanent and total disability, entitlement to compensation, pension, vocational training, medical and dental treatment, automobiles or other conveyances, insurance, and other ancillary benefits.
Analyzes claims to determine if diseases/injuries were incurred in or aggravated by military service for purposes of compensation, hospital treatment, prosthetic appliances, and related benefits.
Determines permanent incapacity and/or competency of Veterans and their dependents; applies Rating Schedule and prepares rating decisions explaining the decision and basis.

Job description

Hiring Agency: Veterans Benefits Administration
Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

This position is located in the Department of Veteran Affairs. The Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) works as an employee in the Veterans Service Center (VSC).

Key Responsibilities

The Rating Veterans Service Representative analyzes claims, applies VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule), and prepares rating decisions informing the VSR and/or claimant of the decision, the bases, and reason for it. The incumbent serves as a decision maker for claims involving rating decisions.

The incumbent determines service-connection, percentage of disability, permanent and total disability, entitlement to compensation, pension, vocational training, medical and dental treatment, automobiles, or other conveyances, insurance, specially adapted housing, dependent education allowances, and other ancillary benefits.

Specifically, the RVSR will: Analyze claims to determine if diseases and injuries were incurred in or aggravated by the military service in the line of duty for purposes of compensation, hospital treatment, prosthetic appliances, and related employment and compensation benefits. Determine a need for examinations or re-examinations for observations of Veterans and their dependents and the character of such examinations.

Determine the permanent incapacity and/or the competency of Veterans and their dependents. Apply VA's Schedule for Rating Disabilities (Rating Schedule) and prepare rating decisions informing the Veterans Service Representative and/or claimant of the decision and reasons and basis for it.

As dictated by the circumstances of the claims case, may directly communicate, and interact with Veterans and their representatives/advocates Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level. The grade progression for this position is GS-09/10/11/12.

Work Schedule: Full Time Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 4:00PM Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Telework: This position is eligible for situational (ad hoc) telework only. The selectee is required to report to the official duty station each scheduled workday. Telework may be approved only on a case-by-case basis with supervisory approval. Routine or recurring telework is not authorized for this position. Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Position Description/PD#: Veterans Service Representative (Rating); PD32104A, PD22104A, PD12104A, and PD02104A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized. Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Bargaining Unit: No

Requirements & Education

A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/about/initiatives/international-affairs/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications.Note: You may submit unofficial transcripts when applying.

However, if you are selected for the position, you will be required to provide an official transcript or a statement from the institution (e.g., from the registrar, dean, or other appropriate official) or equivalent documentation prior to the start date.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $52727 – $99404/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-15.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.