U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Claims Assistance and Examining

Job-title file

Claims Assistance and Examining

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

281 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $57,354, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 281
Total payroll: $16.2M
Role median: $57,354
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$78,468+

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How total compensation varies among the 281 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Claims Assistance and Examining is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $57,354 ranks #5 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$75,245 · 9

Department of Labor

$64,732 · 23

Social Security Administration

$64,328 · 727

Department of Agriculture

$63,340 · 7

Railroad Retirement Board

$55,959 · 40

Department of Health and Human Services

$50,478 · 2

Median total compensation for the Claims Assistance and Examining role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Sonja Leatherwood-Mcgee

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,744

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,744
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sonja Leatherwood-Mcgee is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $50,744. They are classified at grade 06.

Richard Manning

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,744

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,744
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Richard Manning holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,744. Their pay grade is 06.

Marcus Mcclain

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,744

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,744
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Marcus Mcclain serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,744. They are classified at grade 06.

Dustin Toth

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,744

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,744
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,744
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,744
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Dustin Toth is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $50,744. They are classified at grade 06.

Heather Elliott

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,659

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $50,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,659
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Murfreesboro
Work county: Rutherford
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,659
Basic Pay (before locality): $43,365
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471750149
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Heather Elliott works as a Claims Assistance and Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Heather earned $50,659 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Paul Vergalla

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,599

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,599
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,599
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Paul Vergalla is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $50,599. They are classified at grade 04.

Patricia Moore

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,599

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,599
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,599
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Patricia Moore serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,599. They are classified at grade 04.

Warren Cohen

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,599

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,599
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,599
Pay grade: 04
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,599
Basic Pay (before locality): $39,361
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Warren Cohen works as a Claims Assistance and Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Warren earned $50,599 in 2024. Their pay grade is 04.

Precilla Crudup

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Murfreesboro
Work county: Rutherford
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471750149
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Precilla Crudup holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $50,000. Their pay grade is 06.

Sandra Jackson

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Sandra Jackson is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jackson, Mississippi. 2024 total compensation came to $50,000. They are classified at grade 06.

Anthony Jones

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Montgomery
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Alabama

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 012130101
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Jones works as a Claims Assistance and Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Montgomery, Alabama. Anthony earned $50,000 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Maria Toles

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Maria Toles serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,000. They are classified at grade 06.

Tornette Wales

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Louisville
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $50,000
Basic Pay (before locality): $42,801
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212090111
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tornette Wales serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $50,000. They are classified at grade 06.

Joshua Thompson

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,809
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Johnson City
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,809
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Thompson is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. 2024 total compensation came to $48,809. They are classified at grade 05.

Matthew Dotten

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,809
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Johnson City
Work county: Washington
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,809
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471250179
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Matthew Dotten holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Johnson City, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,809. Their pay grade is 05.

Jennae Erickson

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,809

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,809
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Murfreesboro
Work county: Rutherford
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,809
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,781
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471750149
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jennae Erickson holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,809. Their pay grade is 05.

Melony Conwright

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Jackson
Work county: Hinds
Work state: Mississippi

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 281220049
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Melony Conwright holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Jackson, Mississippi. In 2024, their total compensation was $48,529. Their pay grade is 06.

Marty Howard

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Louisville
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Kentucky

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 212090111
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Marty Howard serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Louisville, Kentucky. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Sherwin Alexander

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Sherwin Alexander serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Anthony Siede

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$48,529

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $48,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,529
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Saint Petersburg
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $48,529
Basic Pay (before locality): $41,542
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 122730103
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Anthony Siede is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Petersburg, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $48,529. They are classified at grade 06.

Joshua Pundt

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$47,490

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $47,490
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,490
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Iowa City
Work county: Johnson
Work state: Iowa

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $47,490
Basic Pay (before locality): $40,652
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 194050103
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joshua Pundt holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2024, their total compensation was $47,490. Their pay grade is 05.