Claims Consultant – Veterans Disability Appeals

Remote · USA Full-time New today

Job Description:

Review and prepare a summary of the veteran’s claims file which includes past and present VA decisions.
Analyze medical evidence, review VA law and regulations, determine any error of law by the Regional Office and/or Veteran Law Judge to compose the brief.
Review medical records, applications on file, and the claim’s agent medical development profile.
Select appropriate disability benefit questionnaires and send to the appropriate provider based on the claimant’s medical conditions.
Assist claimants with drafting lay statements; independent medical opinion request letters and case summaries for medical consultants; and identifying and sending correct VA disability benefit questionnaires.
Review briefs written by claims agents providing proofreading and research as needed.
Review cases for technical problems and medical eligibility.
Research and identify reference material to support case development and documentation.
Process work in a timely and accurate manner.
Accurately document system notes of all conversations and actions.
Maintain technical knowledge of all VA programs and procedures.
Review claims for viability and closure.
Contact claimant/clients to review and discuss.
Participate in training sessions and demonstrations.
Maintain strict confidentiality of claimant information, procedural manuals, client/prospect lists, and other confidential Allsup information.
Mentor peers and support staff.

Requirements:

Requires Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Must have strong oral and written communication skills and the ability to learn and apply technical instructions.
Minimum of two years of Veteran's disability claims handling responsibilities and experience.
Professional oral/telephone communication skills.
Superior organizational skills.
High level of initiative.
Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel.

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