Veteran Services Officer

• Counsel and advise claimants as to their rights and due process, to include personal hearing and explaining the appellate procedure; review applications, forms and documents and assists in completion prior to submitting them to the Veterans Administrator or other governmental agencies to ensure that proper documents are utilized, and all evidence of relevance is attached.
• Review decisions made by the Veteran’s Administration and other government agencies.

• Prepares and submits rebuttals and supporting documents to the Veterans’ Administration and/or other governmental agencies for consideration.
• Advises and consults with doctors, lawyers, hospital administrators and other service professional regarding benefits and services for claimants.
• Serves as liaison between the claimant, Veteran Service Organization and the Chapter or Post Service Officer and the Veteran's Administration when appropriate.
• Prepares and maintains standard records and reports such as: contact reports, claims determination reports, required federal statistical documents and other reports deemed necessary by the Veterans' County Service Director, the Veterans’ Administration and federal, state or local government.
• Visit veterans and their dependents in hospitals, nursing homes, and residences to counsel and file claims as necessary.
• Maintains contact with all veterans’ organizations in Richland County to ensure that they are aware of the latest changes in benefits that may affect them now or in the future.

All other duties as assigned.

Compensation Range: $36,547.88 - $58,427.27