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Veterans services reports increased retroactive payments and state grant activity

2415084 · February 25, 2025
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County veteran services officer Kurt reported 2024 retroactive VA payments to Clay County veterans exceeded $1.8 million and the office used nearly $75,000 in state veteran relief grants; staff emphasized outreach to identify additional benefits for veterans and noted a pending legislative proposal to increase certain exemption thresholds.

Kurt, the county veteran service officer, briefed the board Tuesday on 2024 activity for Clay County Veterans Services, including state grant spending and federal retroactive payments secured for veterans.

Kurt said the county used $74,890 in SSAP (state veteran relief) funds in 2024 to assist veterans with home repairs, vehicles and other…

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