Veterans Service Representative
CurrentProactively engaged with veterans their beneficiaries and serves as their primary contact to identify potential benefits and eligibility criteria. Applies extensive knowledge of veteran’s compensation, benefits and pension programs to over 480 veterans to provide information, resolve problems, answer questions and properly assist with processing veterans’ claims. Accurately maintained comprehensive knowledge of Title 38, U.S. Code of Laws as amended. Conducted review of each veteran’s case file, evaluated file accuracy and completeness necessary to make an informed decision. Convey both positive and negative decisions with professionalism while clearly communicating policy and procedure.Key Achievements:• Completed VA accreditation in record time and processed 511 Veteran claims in five months, increasingYork County production by 27%. • Recruited, managed and coordinated the efforts of 12 volunteer drivers to transport disabled veterans to and from medical appointments an hour away. Oversaw volunteer screening and background checks.