Working Title: Veterans Claims Representative
Job Class: Veterans Claims Representative
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
• Job ID: 95745
• Location: Minneapolis (This position will be primarily housed out of the Federal Whipple Building in Minneapolis, with the ability to telework, however the incumbent will be supporting Veterans in the North Metro.)
• Telework Eligible: Yes - Please note this position is telework eligible and required to work in-person for at least 50% of scheduled workdays each month.
• Full/Part Time: Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/23/2026
• Closing Date: 08/13/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Veterans Affairs Dept / Veterans Affairs-MAPE
• Division/Unit: Department of Veterans Affairs / Claims East
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift / 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: Yes - Up to 10% of the time (Required occasional overnight travel as well as travel throughout the State of Minnesota for conferences and travel in the North Metro region for training with County Veteran Service Officers.)
• Salary Range: $26.12 - $37.91 / hourly; $54,538 - $79,156 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position performs advocacy work for Veterans and their dependents seeking benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA). Veterans Claims Representatives act as a United States Department of Veterans Affairs Accredited Power of Attorney (POA) to advocate for veterans and their dependents by preparing and monitoring claims and appeals before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Decision Review Officers (DROs) and the United States Board of Veterans Appeals (BVA).
A successful incumbent in this role will accept, advise or act on behalf of the clientele on more advanced cases including the development of and execution of advanced appeals processes. They will also represent and/or advise clientele in USDVA hearings.
Please see a message from Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs Commissioner, Brad Lindsay. Select Link To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Minimum Qualifications Two (2) years of experience in at least three of the following areas relevant to Veterans/Military personnel benefits, Veterans programs, or disability/medical claims:
• Interviewing claimants
• Investigating/researching claims
• Advocating/recommending disposition of claims
• Approving claims
• Documenting decisions
• Interpreting and applying guidelines, rules, laws and/or policies and procedures
• Providing technical assistance
• Presenting at hearings or conferences
AND To Be Considered Eligible For Appointment To This Position, As Technical Staff Defined In Minnesota Statutes 196.07, Applicants Must Meet The Following Criteria Defined In Section 196.02
• Residence in the State of Minnesota,
• Citizenship in the United States, and
• Veteran of the armed forces of the United States as defined in section 197.447. Minnesota Statute 197.447 Veteran defined: The word "Veteran" as used in Minnesota Statutes, except in sections 136F.28, 196.21, and 243.251, means a citizen of the United States or a resident alien who has been separated under honorable conditions from any branch of the armed forces of the United States after having served on active duty for 181 consecutive days or by reason of disability incurred while serving on active duty, or who has met the minimum active duty requirement as defined by Code of Federal Regulations, title 38, section 3.12a,or who has active military service certified under section 401, Public Law 95-202. The active military service must be certified by the United States