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New veterans affairs director outlines expanded services, increased claims and outreach
Summary
Josh Curry, Franklin County's new director of Veterans Affairs, outlined increased compensation claims and a range of services provided by his office, including state benefits, burial allowances, a Military Share food distribution and outreach programs; he provided contact information and urged veterans to use local services.
Franklin County's Veterans Affairs director, Josh Curry, briefed commissioners on services, outreach and an increase in compensation claims since mid-2024.
"I'm Josh Curry. I'm the director of Veterans Affairs. I started here in May," Curry said at the start of his presentation. He provided the office location, 425 Franklin Farm Lane, and a contact phone number, (717) 263-4326, and described the office team: two veteran service officers, Stevens Grace and Tracy Burke, and administrative assistant Tabitha Newland. Curry said the office helps veterans file and manage federal and state claims, assists with appeals and higher-level reviews, and pursues other pathways when VA benefits are not…
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