Veterans Disability Claims Consultant

Job Summary

To support the Veterans Affairs process, the remote VA Claims Consultant will review and address technical, medical, and viability issues on claimant cases while mentoring peers and performing work with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyze veteran claims files, medical evidence, and VA law to compose briefs and determine errors in previous decisions
• Assist claimants with drafting lay statements and medical opinion requests, and identify necessary medical records for claims processing
• Mentor peers and support staff while maintaining strict confidentiality of claimant information and ensuring timely documentation of all actions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of two years of experience in handling Veteran's disability claims
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and high level of initiative
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel