VA
$61,722 – $116,362
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 4, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
This federal role assesses disability and benefit claims for veterans, making determinations about service connection, disability ratings, and eligibility for compensation and other VA benefits. It suits people experienced in analyzing complex benefit applications and communicating decisions to claimants.
Our summary, not Veterans Benefits Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- One year specialized experience in gathering evidence and processing federal, state, or local benefit claims
- Ability to analyze claims and determine service connection and disability eligibility
- Ability to apply VA rating schedules and communicate decisions to veterans and representatives
Nice to have
- Master's degree or higher in a related field (alternative to experience for GS-09)
- Ph.D. or doctoral degree (alternative to experience for GS-10 and GS-11)
- Prior federal employment at GS-07 or higher