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Veterans office reports pension delays after federal shutdown, warns of predatory companies
Summary
Sumner County veterans staff told the legislative committee that a recent federal shutdown delayed processing of several pension claims, that predatory private firms have been targeting veterans, and that staff helped clear two of four delayed claims.
Sumner County veterans staff told the legislative committee on Dec. 8 that a recent federal government shutdown delayed processing of several veterans' pension claims and that county staff continue to assist affected veterans.
A staff member said four claims had been held up because of the shutdown and related VA delays and that two of those had since been cleared. The staffer also described a regulatory…
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