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

Job-title file

Veterans Claims Examining

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

20,179 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $78,684, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 20,179
Total payroll: $1.7B
Role median: $78,684
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$134,435+

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

How total compensation varies among the 20,179 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Veterans Claims Examining pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators — about 324,230 people — is $78,000. Department of Veterans Affairs pays a median base salary of $78,309 for this role, in line with that figure — about the 50th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Veterans Affairs sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$48,850

$61,160

$78,000

$98,030

$117,040

Department of Veterans Affairs median · $78,309

The bar is the range of annual wages for Claims Adjusters, Examiners, and Investigators across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Veterans Affairs’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 19,875 of 20,179 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Veterans Affairs is $78,684, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Veterans Claims Examining is held in 2 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $78,684 ranks #2 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$99,315 · 1

Median total compensation for the Veterans Claims 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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John Cruz

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$46,020

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $46,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,020
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Los Angeles
Work county: Los Angeles
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $46,020
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061980037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, John Cruz serves as a Veterans Claims Examining based in Los Angeles, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $46,020. They are classified at grade 05.

Erica Biggers

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$45,640

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $45,640
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,640
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Humble
Work county: Harris
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,640
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 483320201
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Erica Biggers works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Humble, Texas. Erica earned $45,640 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Damon Stokes

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Waldorf
Work county: Charles
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241639017
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Damon Stokes works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Waldorf, Maryland. Damon earned $45,146 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Brandon Williams

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$45,146

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $45,146
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,146
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Mechanicsville
Work county: Saint Mary's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,146
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 240995037
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Brandon Williams holds the role of Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Mechanicsville, Maryland. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,146. Their pay grade is 05.

Lisa Paulino

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$45,075

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $45,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,075
Pay grade: 05
Work city: El Cajon
Work county: San Diego
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $45,075
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061080073
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lisa Paulino works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in El Cajon, California. Lisa earned $45,075 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Jesse Koss

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$44,852

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $44,852
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,852
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Belton
Work county: Bell
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $44,852
Basic Pay (before locality): $38,394
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 480570027
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jesse Koss is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Belton, Texas. 2024 total compensation came to $44,852. They are classified at grade 05.

Randi Delaney

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$43,757

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $43,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,757
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Olivehurst
Work county: Yuba
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,757
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062540115
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Randi Delaney works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Olivehurst, California. Randi earned $43,757 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Alphra Hammons

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$43,533

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $43,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,533
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Muskogee
Work county: Muskogee
Work state: Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,533
Basic Pay (before locality): $37,265
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 403310101
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Alphra Hammons serves as a Veterans Claims Examining based in Muskogee, Oklahoma. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,533. They are classified at grade 05.

Christopher Roberts

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$43,076

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $43,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,076
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spring Lake Park
Work county: Anoka
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $43,076
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 276672003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Roberts holds the role of Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Spring Lake Park, Minnesota. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,076. Their pay grade is 05.

Kyle Rauch

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,966

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,966
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Mcguire Afb
Work county: Burlington
Work state: New Jersey

Source-specific fields

Basic Pay (before locality): $41,966
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 341778005
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kyle Rauch holds the role of Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Mcguire Afb, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,966. Their pay grade is 07.

Kanayochukwu Kanezi

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,822

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,822
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Covington
Work county: Newton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,822
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131380217
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kanayochukwu Kanezi is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Covington, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $41,822. They are classified at grade 05.

Nathaniel Ledford

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,822

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,822
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Danielsville
Work county: Madison
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,822
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131540195
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nathaniel Ledford is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Danielsville, Georgia. 2024 total compensation came to $41,822. They are classified at grade 05.

Precious Rollins

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,822

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,822
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,822
Pay grade: 05
Work city: College Park
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,822
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 131250121
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Precious Rollins works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in College Park, Georgia. Precious earned $41,822 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Hadi Johnson

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,382

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,382
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Hadi Johnson is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $41,382. They are classified at grade 05.

Lashinkii Brown

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,382

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,382
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Lashinkii Brown works as a Veterans Claims Examining for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Lashinkii earned $41,382 in 2024. Their pay grade is 05.

Bonita Bird

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,382

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,382
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Bonita Bird holds the role of Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,382. Their pay grade is 05.

Rebecca Luciano

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,382

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,382
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Rebecca Luciano serves as a Veterans Claims Examining based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,382. They are classified at grade 05.

Jennifer Meyer

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,382

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,382
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Milwaukee
Work county: Milwaukee
Work state: Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,382
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 553100079
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Jennifer Meyer serves as a Veterans Claims Examining based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,382. They are classified at grade 05.

Latonya Hughes

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,297

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,297
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spring Lake
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374374051
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Latonya Hughes is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Spring Lake, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $41,297. They are classified at grade 05.

Antoinette Keen

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$41,297

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $41,297
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,297
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Spring Lake
Work county: Cumberland
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $41,297
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374374051
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Antoinette Keen serves as a Veterans Claims Examining based in Spring Lake, North Carolina. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,297. They are classified at grade 05.

Rebecca Nix-Fleming

Veterans Claims Examining/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$40,403

Sub-department: Veterans Benefits Administration
Base pay: $40,403
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,403
Pay grade: 05
Work city: Charlotte
Work county: Mecklenburg
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $40,403
Basic Pay (before locality): $33,878
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 370870119
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0996
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Rebecca Nix-Fleming is a Veterans Claims Examining at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Charlotte, North Carolina. 2024 total compensation came to $40,403. They are classified at grade 05.