Veterans Affairs Fld Svcs Repr I
Core
Advocates for veterans and their dependents to maximize services and benefits, serving as a legal representative/Power of Attorney before U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs federal boards.
Role type
Entry-level Veterans Affairs Field Services Representative (IC)
Builds
Disability compensation, pension, and medical treatment benefits for eligible veterans
Domain
Public Sector / Veterans Benefits
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Case management, legal research, oral and written advocacy, financial statement preparation, benefits eligibility assessment
Preferred skills
Accreditation by a certified veterans' service organization, TRIP training completion
Technologies
Agency-specific computer programs, case management software
Responsibilities
Interview veterans to assess needs and eligibility; prepare written briefs and appeal documents; act as legal representative during informal and formal hearings; prepare financial statements correlating Social Security and military retirement with VA benefits; conduct training seminars for veteran service officers
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised IC
