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Veterans Service Commission reports $49 million in 2024 benefits for Summit County; warns of 'claims shark' firms and urges state action
Summary
The Summit County Veterans Service Commission reported securing roughly $49 million in VA compensation for county residents in 2024 and warned the council about private firms charging veterans for claims work that the commission and veterans organizations handle for free.
Larry Moore, representative of the Summit County Veterans Service Commission, delivered an extensive report to the council describing benefits work, service counts and an ongoing effort to counter for‑profit companies that charge veterans for filing claims. Moore reported that the commission’s activity for 2024 helped bring $49,000,146 in VA compensation into the county, and he reviewed transportation services (about 1,377 trips to VA medical facilities in 2024) and…
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