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Veterans Claims Representative

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

22 employees hold this title in Veterans Affairs Department. Median total compensation for the role is $46,328, below the department median of $55,734.

Employees: 22
Total payroll: $943.4K
Role median: $46,328
Agency median: $55,734
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,953$76,341+

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Robert Vonende

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,403

Sub-department: Medical Center Staff
Base pay: $75,962
Overtime: $441
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,403
Hire date: 2017-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Vonende holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,403. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Shumaker

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$76,256

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $76,035
Overtime: $220
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,256
Hire date: 2024-05-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Shumaker holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacy Foster

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$72,782

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $71,500
Overtime: $282
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,782
Hire date: 2023-04-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stacy Foster holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,782. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Brouwer

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$69,584

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $69,546
Overtime: $38
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,584
Hire date: 2011-09-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Samantha Brouwer is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,584. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nichole Rolfing

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$60,711

Sub-department: Claims East
Base pay: $60,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,711
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Nichole Rolfing serves as a Veterans Claims Representative within Claims East. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,711. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle O'Shea

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$58,367

Sub-department: Medical Center Staff
Base pay: $58,144
Overtime: $223
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,367
Hire date: 2013-02-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kyle O'Shea works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $58,367 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Krummel

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$56,840

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $56,694
Overtime: $146
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,840
Hire date: 2023-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Robert Krummel holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,840. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Allison

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$55,475

Sub-department: Claims West
Base pay: $55,475
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,475
Hire date: 2023-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cass

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Andrew Allison is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Claims West. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,475. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Kes

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$51,808

Sub-department: Claims East
Base pay: $51,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $638
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,808
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Kes works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Claims East. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. David earned $51,808 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Grecia Burns-Cadotte

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$49,182

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $48,985
Overtime: $141
Other pay: $56
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,182
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Grecia Burns-Cadotte works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Grecia earned $49,182 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Servantez

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$48,787

Sub-department: Claims East
Base pay: $48,787
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,787
Hire date: 2024-09-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Veterans Affairs Department, Brandon Servantez serves as a Veterans Claims Representative within Claims East. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,787. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Okerlund

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$43,868

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $40,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,904
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,868
Hire date: 2020-03-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Troy Okerlund holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,868. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clarence Everson

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$39,546

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $38,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,546
Hire date: 1994-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Clarence Everson is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,546. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Cullen

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$37,682

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $36,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,047
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $37,682
Hire date: 2023-07-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jamie Cullen is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $37,682. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Taylor

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$31,352

Sub-department: Medical Center Staff
Base pay: $31,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,352
Hire date: 2024-11-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brian Taylor holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,352. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Bensen

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$29,165

Sub-department: Field Operations
Base pay: $29,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,165
Hire date: 2024-12-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeremy Bensen works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Field Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $29,165 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Ortiz

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$26,207

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $22,771
Overtime: $2,093
Other pay: $1,343
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,207
Hire date: 2022-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Ortiz works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Eric earned $26,207 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Corey Coubal

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$14,795

Sub-department: Medical Center Staff
Base pay: $14,357
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $438
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,795
Hire date: 2022-09-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Corey Coubal works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Corey earned $14,795 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luis Gonzalez

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$13,957

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $13,957
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,957
Hire date: 2025-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Luis Gonzalez is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $13,957. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Willette Ocampo

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2024 total comp

$13,586

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $13,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $552
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,586
Hire date: 2021-09-15
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Willette Ocampo holds the role of Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,586. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Mortensen

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$10,136

Sub-department: Medical Center Staff
Base pay: $10,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,136
Hire date: 2024-01-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Mortensen works as a Veterans Claims Representative for Veterans Affairs Department within Medical Center Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $10,136 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Noah Johnson

Veterans Claims Representative/Veterans Affairs Department

2025 total comp

$6,953

Sub-department: Veteran SOAR
Base pay: $6,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,953
Hire date: 2025-04-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H75
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Noah Johnson is a Veterans Claims Representative at Veterans Affairs Department within Veteran Soar. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,953. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.