Dynamic Veterans Service Representative with extensive experience at the Department of Veterans Affairs, excelling in claims evaluation and disability assessment. Proven ability to communicate effectively and manage time efficiently, ensuring accurate and timely processing of veteran benefits. Recognized for analytical skills and building strong relationships to enhance service delivery.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterans Services Representative
Department of Veterans Affairs
09.1990 - 08.2025
• Research updated and new policies through the Live Manual M21-1, Comprehensive and Pension Bulletins, Fast Letters, Training Letters
Communicate with peers and management changes to the law that affect Compensation and Pension claims
Accountable for proper analysis, development, and adjudication of claims
Provide timely feedback and appropriate citations in identifying discrepancies when returning
an award to a VSR for correction
Demonstrate a high degree analytical ability and independent judgment in adapting guidelines
and procedures base on the evidence of each claim
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with my superiors, co-workers and senior
leadership
Effectively managed workload and priorities established by senior leadership Review and
determine proper action on rating related end products and non rating related end products
Identify issues, gather relevant evidence , adjudicate claims and input data necessary
to generate the award and notification letter form veteran payments
Control pending issues or schedule future actions send the veteran complete and correct
notification of benefits determinations
Make administrative grants or denials for issues where formal rating decisions are not required by law
Communicate with the veteran to ensure information we have in systems are accurate to
ensure timely processing of a complete claim
Compare claims submitted with the final rating decision to ensure all benefits claims are addressed
Make sure all systems are update correctly and all systems are matching
Passed both Veterans Service Representative Skills Certification Test and Senior Veterans
Representative Skills Certification Test
Proficient in VA automated systems and applications like Capri, Share, VBMS Core, VBMS A,
VETSNET, BDN and M21-1 along with CFR
Skills
Disability assessment
Claims evaluation
Benefits program administration
Proficient in interviewing techniques
Rapid duty performance
Adept at balancing solo and group tasks
Effective time management and attention to detail
Clear and concise communicator
Self-motivated and consistent in completing assignments
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