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Custer County veterans officer reports surge in claims, outreach to neighboring counties and free July 4 community picnic
Summary
The county's veteran service officer reported increased first-time claims and outreach to veterans from neighboring Fremont County, dwindling grant funds, and plans for a free July 4 community picnic after the board approved CBA 26 for the office.
The county's veteran service officer reported to the Custer County Board of Commissioners on May 22 that the office has seen an increase in new claims, continues to serve veterans from nearby Fremont County and has nearly exhausted this year's VAT grant funds.
Why it matters: The veterans office provides benefits assistance and outreach to a broader region than Custer County alone; commissioners heard that neighboring counties bring additional demand for services and that funding constraints are a pressing operational issue.
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