Veterans Service Rep (Authorizer)

Summary This position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, San Juan Regional Office (RO), Military Sexual Trauma (MST) Operations Center, which is a remote Veterans Service Center. Due to high volume of applicants, the first 75 applicants will receive first consideration. Additional applicants, beyond the first 75, may be considered, upon management 's request. Due to high volume of applicants, not all applicants will be considered. Responsibilities Typical duties include, but are not limited to: Identifies expeditious processing of claims to minimize under/overpayments i.e. changes in dependency, Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) write-outs, etc. Makes determinations as to eligibility for type of benefits sought and fully analyzes, develops and requests pertinent evidence for rating related claims. Decides the necessity for and type of exams, reexaminations or opinions to determine the existence of or to evaluate disabilities resulting from disease or injury. Develops comp...