Elliot Nyer
Boston
Summary
Experienced Veterans Service Representative looking to expand on profession education and take on new professional challenges within the federal government. Successful at interdisciplinary collaboration within Federal departments and delivering unparalleled veteran assistance. Extra duties: Military sexual trauma coordinator - specialized in assisting MST survivors with the claims process as well as providing information and benefits (from 10/2017 to 10/2019) Homeless veterans coordinator - assists homeless veterans and provides detailed care with the unique challenges that arise from the homeless community (from 10/2019 to 6/2021).
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Rating Veterans Service Representative
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2022 - Current
- Analyzed claims and made legal/medical decisions to determine percentage of disability, permanent and total disability and entitlement to compensation.
- Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
- Conducted multiple telephone interviews with veterans and advocates to explain benefits and related programs, including death and disability compensation, pension and home loan programs.
- Utilized numerous programs to compose correspondence letters to explain current status of applications and request additional documentation.
- Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
Veterans Service Representative
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 02.2022
- Reviewed and requested medical records, military personnel records and service verification records to determine eligibility status.
- Conducted in-person and telephone interviews with veterans and advocates to explain benefits and related programs.
- Assisted veterans and dependents in preparing forms and documents to present claims for benefits.
- Utilized numerous programs to compose correspondence letters to explain
current status of applications and request additional documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts - Boston
MBA -
Fitchburg State University
Fitchburg, MA06-2026
Skills
Attention to detail
Research and evidence compiling
Time management skills
Documentation proficiency
Policy interpretation
Medical terminology expertise
Timeline
Rating Veterans Service Representative
Department Of Veterans Affairs
02.2022 - Current
Veterans Service Representative
Department of Veterans Affairs
01.2017 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
University of Massachusetts - Boston
MBA -
Fitchburg State University
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