Va Claims Consultant - Houston, United States - Allsup

Description

About Allsup, LLC

• Allsup LLC is a peoplecentered organization with a team of hundreds who are dedicated to helping people with disabilities lead lives that are as financially secure and healthy as possible. We enjoy working together to make a difference, get the job done, and find solutions for our customers.

You will enjoy a collaborative workplace, with rewarding results where your opinion matters. We have a great benefits package and paid time off program, with casual dress and a comfortable work environment. Many positions have no weekends, or mínimal weekend work.

You'll have a predictable work schedule, the potential to work from home, and enjoy an employee-centered work life and have fun.

Even better, you can develop your own knowledge and professional skills through a self-driven personal improvement approach to professional development.

Our business takes complex federal programs and makes them easier for people to navigate—including SSDI, veteran's disability, return to work and Medicare.

Drive your expertise and advancement with the support of your supervisor and our organization.


About the role

• The VA Claims Consultant is responsible for managing and supporting the filing of VA disability appeals on behalf of claimants at the Regional Office and Board of Veterans' Appeals. Primary duties include supporting the Claims Agent/Case Manager in preparing an appeal in response to prior VA decisions. Performs work independently with mínimal supervision.

What you'll do

• Assist claimants with drafting lay statements; drafting independent medical opinion/vocational expert request letters and case summaries; identifying and sending correct VA disability benefit questionnaires to medical care providers
• Assist Claims Agent/Case Manager in reviewing and preparing a summary of the veteran's claims file which includes past and present VA decisions, VA examinations and past medical evidence to determine prior VA errors evidence and develop probative evidence for appeal submission

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum one to two years of Allsup claims handling responsibilities and experience or equivalent claims experience, including DDS or SSA experience.
• Professional oral/telephone communication skills.
• Superior organizational skills.
• High level of initiative.
• Excellent knowledge of Word and Excel.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Matching
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

_ DISCLAIMER_

• Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in the job description are not exhaustive. The company may assign other tasks, duties and responsibilities with no prior notice.

Allsup is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

• The pay range for this role is:
• 40, ,000 USD per year (Remote)