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Jefferson County renames veterans office after staff report of increased benefits and outreach

5590745 · August 15, 2025
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Summary

The county renamed its Veterans Affairs office to the Jefferson County Veteran Service Office and heard a report from the office director about outreach, accreditation and a large increase in benefits secured for local veterans.

Jefferson County commissioners voted to rename the county Veterans Affairs office the Jefferson County Veteran Service Office and heard a presentation from the office leadership about services and recent results.

Sergeant Major Jonathan Bridal, introduced as director of the county veteran service office, told commissioners he and staff assist veterans and surviving family members with VA claims and benefits, are accredited with the federal Department of Veterans Affairs and the Pennsylvania Department of…

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