Rating Veterans Service Representative
Linked medical (Incurred, Presumptive) evidence to the rating schedule to make undisputable decisions. Received and applied formal training to working with disability charts or rating schedules at the State and Federal levels. Applied knowledge of the technical competencies that require exams. Interpreted laws, rules, regulations and legal changes and updates to be effective and relative with evaluating veterans’ claims. Communicated effectively both orally and in writing, with a high level of decision making and reasoning that upheld the Veteran Affairs Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence. Determined service connection percentages of disabilities. Applied determined percentages to claims to establish veterans’ compensation, pension and vocational training ratings. In the decision-making process, provided consultative advice and assistance to Veteran Service Representative's with Veteran Service Organizations (AMVETS, DAV, TVC, VFW, and American Legion) when needed. Trained at the Houston Regional Office on federal and state laws pertaining to compensation and pensions to accurately rate claims. Served as subject matter expert in deciphering laws, rules, and regulations in the M21-1 and Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) to process quality veterans’ claims. Pledged proper submission of the Rating Schedule and was fully accountable for appropriate analysis, development, and final rating determinations. Proposed disability percentages and evaluations for veterans’ non-service-connected disabilities and service-Connected disability claims. Demonstrated proficiency with federal programs such as Map-D, Share, Veterans Appeals Control and Locator System (VCOLS), and Veterans Benefits Management System (VBMS). Processed initial applications or reopened existing claims for compensation (service-connected disabilities) or pension (non-service-connected disabilities).