Also called: VA claims processor, Rating Veterans Service Representative
Federal employee who reviews medical and service records to decide veterans' benefit claims.
VSRs read through evidence, request records, apply VA rating rules, and calculate disability percentages. The work is detailed and deadline-driven. Many are veterans, and the VA offers telework options.
Federal GS-7 to GS-12 pay; estimate.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's or equivalent experience; extensive VA training.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Public Administration, Business, Health Information.
Growing about average. Hiring surges after laws like the PACT Act expand benefits.
Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. VA is automating rating decisions and record review; fewer human reviewers for routine claims.
Classes: English composition, Biology / health, Keyboarding.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-9041.
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