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Veterans Assistance Commission cites large benefit payouts and warns of VA rating changes
Summary
Krista Hammer summarized December outreach and year-end benefits for veterans, highlighted a six-figure retroactive VA award, and warned that pending VA rating-rule changes could affect tinnitus, sleep apnea and mental-health claims.
Krista Hammer, representing the LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC), told the board that December and January outreach included holiday events at the veterans home, delegate-form updates and training for VAC board members.
Hammer described statewide VAC reporting that the 36 reporting county VACs brought in about $132 million in benefits for…
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