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Jackson County veterans services reports claims activity, warns veterans against paying private filers

Jackson County Board of Supervisors · January 2, 2026
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Summary

The county veterans services representative reported 46 in-person visits, 79 phone calls and benefits distributions of about $815,000 (Sept.) and $827,000 (Oct.) to 421 veterans or dependents each month; the office urged veterans not to pay private firms to file claims and to confirm VA accreditation.

A county veterans services representative, identified in the transcript as Ruth, briefed the Jackson County Board of Supervisors on Nov. activity and outreach during the Dec. 30 meeting.

Ruth said the office recorded 46 in-person visits and 79 phone calls in November, filed five intent-to-file…

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