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Veterans Affairs office reports higher August visits and highlights Chapter 35 DEA education benefit

5841320 · September 16, 2025
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Ruth from the Jackson County Veterans Affairs office reported an increase in in-person visits and phone calls in August and briefed the board on Chapter 35 DEA benefits that can provide up to $1,500 per month to eligible dependents of veterans rated 100% permanent and total.

Ruth from the Jackson County Veterans Affairs office reported at the Sept. 16 board meeting that her office saw elevated activity in August, with 57 in-person visits, 123 phone calls and multiple emails and faxes. She said the office filed six disability claims in August, processed six intent-to-file…

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