Full time
County of Sacramento
Sacramento, CA, USA
Under general supervision, the Veterans Claims Representative assists veterans and/or their dependents by advising them of the rights and benefits to which they are entitled by law; as an agent of the claimant, prepares, presents and prosecutes claims for benefits before the Veterans Administration Board.
Knowledge of
Applicable laws, rules, legislation, and regulations governing the rights and benefits to which veterans are entitled including Title 38 of the Federal Code of Regulations and the California Military and Veterans Code
Federal, State, and local agency programs providing services to veterans
Operational characteristics, services, and activities of the County Veterans Service Office and its functions
Social, economic, cultural, and other issues impacting the veteran community
Techniques for dealing with individuals from diverse socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds
Resources and procedures through which veterans benefits are obtained...