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Jackson County Veterans Affairs reports new outreach programs, steady caseload
Summary
Veterans Affairs director reported monthly service statistics, two pilot programs (a veteran career planner and a VA volunteer driver program), and recommended reappointments to the Veterans Affairs Commission; the board approved the reappointments later in the meeting.
Ruth Edwards, director of Jackson County Veterans Affairs, briefed the board on office activity in May and two new pilot programs she said will expand local veteran services.
Edwards reported the office handled 50 in-person visits and 81 phone calls during May, had 17 decisions returned from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs that month, and currently has 88 open claims for Jackson County veterans. She said the county office filed 79% of the open claims. Edwards reported 416 veterans and eligible family…
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