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ODVA: Nearly 260,000 veterans live in Oregon; agency seeks better data to connect benefits
Summary
The Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs told legislators there are about 260,000 veterans in Oregon (FY24 federal data), many 65 or older, and that ODVA is pursuing state data capacity to better identify veterans not receiving federal benefits and to improve outreach and services.
Nikkia Council Daniels, director of the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs, briefed lawmakers on FY24 federal veteran demographic data and ODVA’s priorities. "As of September 2024, nearly 260,000 veterans call Oregon home," Daniels said, noting that 77% served during a wartime era and that more than half of Oregon veterans are age 65 or older.
Daniels told the committee ODVA relies on federal VA data for…
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