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Veterans affairs reports spike in claim decisions and seeks volunteer drivers for transport pilot
Summary
The county’s veterans affairs staff reported increased VA claim decisions, ongoing claims workload and outreach efforts including a volunteer-driver pilot and regional events.
Ruth, veteran affairs staff, told the Jackson County Board of Supervisors that her office handled an above-average number of VA claim decisions and is recruiting volunteer drivers for a transportation pilot.
The update matters because county veterans’ services affect access to federal benefits and local assistance for veterans and their families.
Ruth said the office recorded 33 in-person visits and 77 phone calls in June. She reported filing two intent-to-file…
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