VFW Portland Oregon Service Office

05/20/2024

Don't Feed the Sharks!

“Do you know how to identify a VA claim predator?”

06/13/2023

There are companies, law offices and individuals contacting veterans and families concerning filing claims related to the PACT Act.

Many of these promise huge awards and 100% Permanent and Total Disability.

Be sure to carefully read everything before you sign any documents.

Accredited Veterans Service Organizations like the VFW charge no fees and represent veterans and families free.

While veterans have the right to be represented by their representative of choice, there are Unaccredited claims representatives, or claim sharks, are not subject to VA standards. They strategically advertise their services to avoid regulatory oversight and as a result, may engage in predatory and unethical practices that target veterans and rob them of their VA benefits.

As the presence of unaccredited VA disability claim representatives continues to rise, VFW wants to make sure veterans and dependents know their options when it comes to applying for earned VA benefits and disability compensation.

06/13/2023

Do you have questions about the PACT Act? We can help.

The VFW can help you get your PACT Act benefits. Learn if you may be eligible today at pactactinfo.org. The PACT Act was passed in 2022. If you are a veteran you may be eligible.

02/07/2023

The VFW Oregon Regional Service Office in Portland is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist.

Background check required

The Administrative Assistant supports the staff of the VFW Service Office by providing reception, administrative, and clerical support to successfully carry out the duties of that office, to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the claims and appeals of the Veterans.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicant must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Applicant must understand and adhere to the confidentiality of veteran personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure all documents with PII are disposed of properly for shredding.

Be responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and ensure proper distribution.

Perform general reception duties to include referring claimants to proper staff member, receive all calls, screen calls, maintain call log, and take messages to ensure effective, timely response, and set timely appointments.

Work is in a normal office environment. The Administrative Assistant may be required to telework from home with periodic visits to the Regional Office to check mail and phone messages.

The above duties are general in nature and are not intended to reflect all the duties which may be required of the Applicant.

Position is located in downtown Portland. Paid Parking

Email resumes to [email protected]

Full Job Announcement can be found at

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Department ,State of Oregon supports Veterans and the National programs

02/07/2023

Did you serve in Thailand, Guam, or the Middle East? Do you want to know if the new PACT Act applies to you? Go to http://pactasctinfo.org

08/18/2021

The VFW Portland Service Office needs your help. We have 3 open positions, 2 for Veteran Service Officers and in Administrative Assistant. Apply in person at 100 SW Main St. Suite 200 2nd Floor.

Please bring a resume and DD214.

Do not apply via Facebook chat

08/18/2021

Vietnam Veterans - The VA has begun processing claims for the 3 new presumptive conditions linked to exposure to Dioxin-based Herbicides to include Agent Orange.

These conditions are Bladder Cancer, Hyperthyroidism and Parkinsonism.

As of today, the VA has received approximately 79,000 claims and has completed about 3,600.

To be compensated, a veteran must have served in Vietnam between 1955 and 1975, or in the territorial waters (BWN) and have at least one of these conditions diagnosed.

Please remember, Presumptive Service Connected must meet the following conditions:

Service in one of the defined areas within the dates listed AND a diagnosed condition liked to Agent Orange.

If you have questions, please email [email protected]

05/19/2021

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
DEPARTMENT OF OREGON
POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Administrative Assistant, VFW Oregon Service Office

NATURE OF WORK:

The Administrative Assistant supports the staff of the VFW Service Office by providing reception, administrative, and clerical support to successfully carry out the duties of that office, to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the claims and appeals of the Veterans.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicant must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word. Type correspondence, data entry, reports, to include proofreading, editing, printing, scanning, and/or mailing.

Applicant must understand and adhere to the confidentiality of veteran personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure all documents with PII are disposed of properly for shredding.

Maintain monthly Service Office activity reports, and statistical report of annual recoveries from records. Maintain office files.

Enter all information on awards and decisions made by the VA on a veteran's claim activity into the Vetra-Spec computer case-tracking system.

Be responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and ensure proper distribution.

Perform general reception duties to include referring claimants to proper staff member, receive all calls, screen calls, maintain call log, and take messages to ensure effective, timely response, and set timely appointments.

Responsible for maintenance of adequate stock of office supplies to ensure necessary materials are on hand.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Position requires ability to pass Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) background check, and completion of VA cyber security training.

Position does not require VFW membership eligibility. Veterans must have an honorable discharge.

High school diploma or equivalent required

Position requires proficient human relations skills to enable communication with general public; advanced organizational skills to perform various duties including preparation of statistical reports to ensure the efficient operation of the VFW Service Office; proficient manual skills required for operation of computer, to include Microsoft applications and other general office machines.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

The Administrative Assistant reports to the Service Officer. There is no supervisory responsibility. May make limited decisions regarding own work with latitude to decide when tasks are to be performed. Typically, decisions are made in determining task priorities
on daily basis. Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter.

Must be able to multitask.

The Administrative Assistant:

1. Is the first contact a veteran / claimant makes when visiting the RO. The Administrative Assistant is critical for that first impression
2. Maintains a visitor and a phone log.
3. Ensures all information relative to a veteran's claim is entered into the computer database.
4. Ensures the accurate completion of monthly activity reports.
5. Other duties as assigned by the Service Officer

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is in a normal office environment. The Administrative Assistant may be required to telework from home with periodic visits to the Regional Office to check mail and phone messages.

The above duties are general in nature and are not intended to reflect all the duties which may be required of the Applicant.

05/19/2021

The VFW Oregon Regional Service Office in Portland is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist.

Background check required

The Administrative Assistant supports the staff of the VFW Service Office by providing reception, administrative, and clerical support to successfully carry out the duties of that office, to ensure the accurate and timely processing of the claims and appeals of the Veterans.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Applicant must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including MS Excel, Outlook, and Word.

Applicant must understand and adhere to the confidentiality of veteran personally identifiable information (PII) and ensure all documents with PII are disposed of properly for shredding.

Be responsible for incoming and outgoing mail and ensure proper distribution.

Perform general reception duties to include referring claimants to proper staff member, receive all calls, screen calls, maintain call log, and take messages to ensure effective, timely response, and set timely appointments.

Work is in a normal office environment. The Administrative Assistant may be required to telework from home with periodic visits to the Regional Office to check mail and phone messages.

The above duties are general in nature and are not intended to reflect all the duties which may be required of the Applicant.

Position is located in downtown Portland.

Paid Parking

Email resumes to [email protected]

Full Job Announcement can be found at

VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Department ,State of Oregon supports Veterans and the National programs

05/19/2021

TITLE: Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant / Claims Consultant

DEFINITIONS

Assistant State Service Officer: A VFW Eligible Veteran and Member appointed and trained to advise and assist Veterans with VA Benefits issues.

Claims Consultant: Any person hired to advise and assist veterans who is not VFW eligible.

NATURE OF WORK:

The Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant of the Department of Oregon will assist the VFW Department (State) Service Officer at the Portland VA Regional Office in implementing the VFW National Veterans Service Policy and Procedure and Department programs concerning veterans’ service. The Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant will advise and assist veterans in the preparation, development, and submission, of claims and appeals. Review of the rating or appeal decisions; veteran claims folders and develop issues for use in the application / appellate process. Counsels veterans on government entitlements, and performs liaison with governmental agencies, and other duties as assigned by the State Service Officer.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responds to inquiries from veterans and their families. Monitors the veteran’s claim through all phases of the claim or appeal process. Ensuring that all appropriate forms are accurate and submitted in a timely manner. To review decisions to determine appropriate courses of action. Researches and develops appeals through coordination, with outside agencies, and expert witness’s statements. Prepares statements on behalf of the veteran’s claim or appeal. Assists the veteran in obtaining medical opinions from health care professionals. Reviews and incorporates statutes, regulations, judicial decisions, and governmental directives to ensure that all the veterans’ interests are articulated in accordance with VFW national mandates and the National Veterans Service Policy and Procedure and current VA law. Maintains a liaison with the appropriate agencies concerning veterans’ entitlements and benefits. The Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant will attend regular meetings of Department, District, and Post. Assist in the coordination, implementation, and maintenance of training programs for representatives within the Department.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Advanced human relations skills are required. This position requires knowledge of specific subjects to make the Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant very authoritative in national veterans’ affairs programs. This may include public speaking on a particular subject. Thorough knowledge is required on conducting interviews and completing Veterans Affairs forms, with an understanding of Title 38 United States Code, Title 38 Code of Federal Regulations, federal court decisions, and government statutes, regulations, directives, and publications.
Position requires a minimum of a High School Diploma, or its equivalent. It is necessary to have good time management skills, advanced knowledge of office equipment and particularly computers to include software applications, case management techniques, and other electronic applications used in a fully automated office.
The position requires VFW accreditation with the Department of Veterans Affairs. In accordance with the National Veterans Service Policy and Procedure you must successful complete:
1. Background checks.
2. The Veterans Benefits Administration’s Training, Responsibility, Involvement and Preparation of claims (TRIP) test.
3. The Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant will, from time to time, be required to take recertification tests to monitor their proficiency in the laws pertaining to veterans’ benefits.

SCOPE OF POSITION:

Primary responsibility includes determining the proper application of laws, regulations, and policies pertaining to veterans’ entitlements and using resources to solve issues in the best interest of the Claimant.

Position is under the direct supervision of the State Service Officer and may have supervisory responsibility in the absence of the State Service Officer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Position functions in a typical office environment. Domestic and local travel is required to participate in conferences and training programs, staff meetings, Department meetings and National Veterans Service training, as directed. May be required to work from remote locations including tele-work from home.

The above duties are both general and specific in nature and are not intended to reflect all the duties that may be required of the Assistant State Service Officer / Claims Consultant.

01/14/2021

Do you use a FitBit? If so, check out this link!

VHA IE has launched a new initiative with Fitbit to help Veterans, Caregivers and VA staff manage their health and wellness during the COVID-19 pandemic.

08/18/2020

Do you need to speak directly to the VA? If you are an Oregon Resident, contact us to schedule a telephone of video appointment for you. [email protected]