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Veterans services office gains VA accreditation, reports claim wins and new banner program

Town of Norwood Select Board · November 3, 2025
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Derek Winterstrand, director of veteran services, told the Select Board the office earned VA accreditation and has processed roughly 60 claims since the last report, with about 60% adjudicated in favor of veterans and dependents.

Derek Winterstrand, director of veteran services, told the Select Board on Oct. 28 that the office received national accreditation through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and has increased claims-processing capacity. "We've processed about 60 claims —and approximately 60% of those claims have been fully adjudicated," Winterstrand said, adding that the…

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