Claims Consultant – Veterans Disability Appeals

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. Benefits: • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance • 401(K) Matching • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance • Life Insurance • Paid Time Off • Paid Holidays • Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account • Tuition Reimbursement • Pet Insurance • Employee Assistance Program Apply tot his job Apply To this Job