Veterans Service Representative (Rating)
The Rating Veterans Service Representative (RVSR) works as a member of one of the following Divisions:
Veterans Service Center (VSC), Decision Review Operation Center (DROC), or Disability Rating Activity Site (DRAS) 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. Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible:
Available after training period Telework:
May be available according to agency policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Veterans Service Representative (Rating),12104A, Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/16/2020. GRADE REQUIREMENT:
To receive CTAP selection priority, your grade level upon Reduction in Force must be at least GS-11 with promotion potential of at least GS-12. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/16/2020. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT:
For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10 level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-11 Requirements:
GS-11 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level or higher in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience which required interpretation of evidence (medical, benefit and/or legal documentation) to assist in preparation of legal cases, to determine eligibility of benefits/services or to assist in performing clinical research, clinical or physiological studies, evaluations, or medical treatment. Examples of experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Determining the eligibility for federal or state-administered benefits, such as:
disability, education, housing, medical and/or veterans' benefits; Applying federal and state laws to process claims pertaining to a service, disability or benefit program; Gathering and requesting evidence to build service program case files, respond to claimant inquiries, and identify errors, inconsistencies or omissions; Explaining decisions to claimants, customers, special interest groups, dependents and/or representatives in an effort to gain understanding of determinations; Processing claims for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits to determine appropriateness and amount of worker's compensation claims; Performing, ordering and/or evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition, report symptoms or changes in patients' condition, maintain accurate detailed reports/charts. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Combining Education &
Experience:
If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Full vs. Part-Time Employment:
Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements:
The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Veterans Service Center (VSC), Decision Review Operation Center (DROC), or Disability Rating Activity Site (DRAS) 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. Work Schedule:
Full time, Monday through Friday Compressed/Flexible:
Available after training period Telework:
May be available according to agency policy Virtual:
This is not a virtual position Position Description/PD#:
Veterans Service Representative (Rating),12104A, Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/16/2020. GRADE REQUIREMENT:
To receive CTAP selection priority, your grade level upon Reduction in Force must be at least GS-11 with promotion potential of at least GS-12. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement:
11/16/2020. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENT:
For a GS-11 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-10 level. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. SPECIALIZED
Experience:
GS-11 Requirements:
GS-11 Grade Level:
Applicants must have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-10 grade level or higher in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as experience which required interpretation of evidence (medical, benefit and/or legal documentation) to assist in preparation of legal cases, to determine eligibility of benefits/services or to assist in performing clinical research, clinical or physiological studies, evaluations, or medical treatment. Examples of experience would typically include, but are not limited to:
Determining the eligibility for federal or state-administered benefits, such as:
disability, education, housing, medical and/or veterans' benefits; Applying federal and state laws to process claims pertaining to a service, disability or benefit program; Gathering and requesting evidence to build service program case files, respond to claimant inquiries, and identify errors, inconsistencies or omissions; Explaining decisions to claimants, customers, special interest groups, dependents and/or representatives in an effort to gain understanding of determinations; Processing claims for eligibility for workers' compensation benefits to determine appropriateness and amount of worker's compensation claims; Performing, ordering and/or evaluating diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition, report symptoms or changes in patients' condition, maintain accurate detailed reports/charts. MINIMUM
Qualifications:
You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:
Combining Education &
Experience:
If you do not fully meet the length of experience and education described for a specific grade level (e.g. have six months of experience and some coursework but not a degree), the two can be combined to total 100% of the requirement. Click here for more information. Volunteer
Experience:
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Full vs. Part-Time Employment:
Full-time employment is considered to be at least 35 hours per week. Part-time experience will be credited on a pro-rated basis; when including part-time employment in your resume you must specify the average hours worked per week. Physical Requirements:
The work normally involves mental rather than physical exertion. The work is mostly sedentary.
- Department:
0996 Veterans Claims Examining - Salary Range:
$70,120 to $91,155 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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