Veterans Service Officer III
Location: Mississippi
Description: State of Mississippi is in need of Veterans Service Officer III right now, this job will be placed in Mississippi. More details about this job opportunity please read the description below. This is a senior case worker involving the counseling and assisting of veterans and/or other eligible claimants in the prosecution of claims for Department of Veterans Affairs benefits. The work involves res! ponsibility for preparation, development, submission, monitoring, and prosecution of claims for compensation, pension, educational assistance, vocational rehabilitation, insurance, home loan guarantee waivers of debt, medical treatment, domiciliary, nursing home and hospital care, counseling with clients, presentations before hearing and appeal panels, and preparation of legal briefs. The work involves review and evaluation of disability determinations, adjudication decisions and actions, medical evidence, military records, and personal testimony; and review and analysis of federal and state laws, regulations, adjudication procedures, Board of Veterans Appeals decisions, and Court of Veterans Appeals decisions. Incumbents prepares letters, briefs, reports and summaries; participate in training programs and conferences; and assist county Veterans Service Officers with case work. The work is subject to review by an administrative supervisor.
Examples of Work: Examples of work performed in this classification include,! but are not limited to, the following:
Counsels and advises claimants emphasizing the right to due process and explains the appellate procedure; reviews applications, forms and documents prior to submitting them to governmental agencies to ensure that proper documents are utilized and all evidence of relevance is attached.
Prepares and presents cases before hearing and appeal boards.
Obtains reports, documents, statements, and other evidence in preparing and presenting claims before federal, state, and local agencies.
Secures service-connected compensation and non-service-connected pension, educational, and vocational benefits for the veteran by filing a claim on his/her behalf with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Obtains death benefits for veteran's widow, children, and dependent parents by filing a claim on his/her behalf with the Veterans Administration.
Advises and assists veterans in securing insurance, Governm! ent issue homes and direct loans from federal and state agencies.
Obtains hospitalization, domiciliary, and nursing-home care for claimants.
Is responsible for timely and accurate processing of claims by maintaining control over assignments and case records.
Reviews Department of Veterans Affairs adjudication and disability determination for grounds for appeal to higher authorities.
Prepares appeals by written brief for submission to the Board of Veterans appeals in Washington, D. C.
Analyzes and applies medical evidence in relation to decisions rendered by various governmental agencies.
Analyzes findings and effectively conveys reasons for decisions to claimant, and if necessary, begins appeal procedures.
Serves as primary liaison for county and local Veterans service officers and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Serves as a primary liaison for National Service Organizations legal and appeals team f! or interaction with the VA and local contacts.
Visits various ! counties in Mississippi for the propose of informing and assisting county and local veterans service officers and claimants with the veterans benefits and other civic activities.
Provides initial and ongoing training and consultations for Veteran Service Officer II and County Veteran Service Officers to include, but not limited to the preparation of training material, oral presentations, and quality review.
Attends meetings as a State Veterans Affairs Board representative regarding VA benefits; VA updates; and other information to include speaking at events, answering questions about VA benefits, procedures, policies and other relevant information.
Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
A Master's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, counseling, social work, or a relat! ed field;
AND
Experience:
Two (2) years of experience as a nationally accredited representative of a Congressionally chartered veterans service organization.
OR
Education:
A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, counseling, social work or a related field;
AND
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience as a nationally accredited representative of a Congressionally chartered veterans service organization.
OR
Education:
Graduation from a standard four-year high school or equivalent (GED);
AND
Experience:
Seven (7) years of experience as a nationally accredited representative of a Congressionally chartered veterans service organization.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to State of Mississippi.
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This job starts available on: Sat, 23 Mar 2013 00:22:27 GMT