Field Examiner

This Field Examiner position is for the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, located in the Fiduciary Hub. The Field Examiner (FE) determines the payee (fiduciary), best suited to the needs and situation of VA beneficiaries, who are incompetent due to legal disability, mental disability, physical disability or minority. The Field Examiner ensures that beneficiaries receive all the benefits they are entitled to, and takes necessary action to protect their assets. Specific duties include: Performs visits to Veterans and beneficiaries to evaluate physical and mental conditions or capacity; independently determine ability to handle or manage funds; Conducts field examinations to determine who to appoint as fiduciaries for incompetent or minor beneficiaries; Verify the welfare and adequate living conditions of Veterans under fiduciary care and make arrangements for deficiencies; Conduct background investigations on proposed fiduciaries; Reviews and reports on fi