| Job Title |
Claims Adjudicator |
| Job Description |
Adjudicates Claims For Benefits Offered Under Governmental
Social Insurance Program, Such As Those Dealing With Unemployed,
Retired, Or Disabled Workers, Veterans, Dependents, Or
Survivors: Reviews And Evaluates Data On Documents And Forms,
Such As Claim Applications, Birth Or Death Certificates,
Physician's Statements, Employer's Records, Vocational
Evaluation Reports, And Other Similar Records. Interviews Or
Corresponds With Claimants Or Agents To Elicit Information,
Correct Errors Or Omissions On Claim Forms, And To Investigate
Questionable Data. Authorizes Payment Of Valid Claims, Or
Notifies Claimant Of Denied Claim And Appeal Rights. Reevaluates
Evidence And Procures Additional Information In Connection With
Claims Under Appeal Or In Cases Requiring Investigation Of
Claimant's Continuing Eligibility For Benefits. Prepares Written
Reports Of Findings. May Specialize In One Phase Of Claim
Program, Such As Assisting Claimant To Prepare Forms, Rating
Degree Of Disability, Investigating Appeals, Or Answering
Questions Concerning Filing Requirements And Benefits Provided.
May Be Designated According To Type Of Benefit-claim
Adjudicated. May Act As Consultant To Board Rating Disability.
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