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+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

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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Cynthia Plagata

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Cynthia Plagata is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Jason Bluy

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jason Bluy is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Deshon Jenkins

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Deshon Jenkins is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Gardette Jones

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 29
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Gardette Jones works as a Claims Assistance and Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. Gardette earned $59,902 in 2024. Their pay grade is 06.

Syndria Rose-Titus

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 37
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Syndria Rose-Titus serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Cleveland, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Denise Williams

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Denise Williams is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Kenneth Mullett

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,902

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,902
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cleveland
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,902
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 391680035
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kenneth Mullett is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Cleveland, Ohio. 2024 total compensation came to $59,902. They are classified at grade 06.

Nathaniel Wearing

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,876

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,876
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,876
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathaniel Wearing is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $59,876. They are classified at grade 06.

Robyn Banks

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,876

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,876
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,876
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Robyn Banks holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,876. Their pay grade is 06.

Travis Winters

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,876

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,876
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,876
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Philadelphia
Work county: Philadelphia
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,876
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426540101
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Travis Winters is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $59,876. They are classified at grade 06.

Arlene Gauer

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,794

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,794
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,794
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Honolulu
Work county: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,794
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Arlene Gauer serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,794. They are classified at grade 06.

Felicia Hall

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,721

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $59,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,721
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Memphis
Work county: Shelby
Work state: Tennessee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,721
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,122
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 471620157
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Felicia Hall works as a Claims Assistance and Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Memphis, Tennessee. Felicia earned $59,721 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Demetrius Pugh

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,358

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,358
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Houston
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,358
Basic Pay (before locality): $44,060
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483280201
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Demetrius Pugh holds the role of Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,358. Their pay grade is 06.

Laura Owen

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,224

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,224
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Saint Paul
Work county: Ramsey
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,224
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Laura Owen is a Claims Assistance and Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. 2024 total compensation came to $59,224. They are classified at grade 06.

Thomas Kessler

Claims Assistance and Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$59,224

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $59,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,224
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Saint Paul
Work county: Ramsey
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $59,224
Basic Pay (before locality): $46,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276330123
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0998
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Thomas Kessler serves as a Claims Assistance and Examining based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,224. They are classified at grade 06.