Title: Appeals Attorney

State Role Title: Prog Admin Specialist II

Hiring Range: $88,250-$96,251

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location: Dept of Veterans Services

Agency Website: www.dvs.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Serve Virginia’s veterans, their dependents and family members by ensuring they receive the benefits, support, quality care, and recognition they have earned through their service and sacrifice. To serve as an advocate for the veteran-claimant to ensure full benefit entitlement under all laws enacted for the benefit of veterans and their dependents. To represent veterans throughout the appeals process before administrative boards and will not represent veterans before the US federal courts. To assist with quality reviews of routine appeals and advise Veteran Service Representatives on all aspects of the appeals process as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to veterans’ benefits. Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations pertaining to veterans’ benefits. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to supervise and evaluate the work of subordinates. Knowledge of personnel and fiscal management principles. Experience in communicating with the public, interpreting laws and regulations related to eligibility determinations and directing the work of employees.

Additional Considerations

• A new probationary period will be required for all new Benefits employees who have not completed and currently maintain USDVA  Accreditation, regardless of whether the employee has previously completed a state probationary period.
• REAL ID is required for employment as a part of the federal prerequisites for USDVA Accreditation.
• Must reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: DVS HR Team

Phone: No Calls

Email: recruitment@dvs.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.