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Victims and advocates press CalVCB on delayed claims, attorney fees and data access
Summary
Multiple public commenters at the Jan. 15 CalVCB meeting urged faster claim processing, immediate attorney‑fee payments, and better data access; an attorney said fee payments remained stalled and family members described years-long struggles and repayment demands.
Multiple victims and advocates used the board’s public‑comment period to press CalVCB for more timely claim processing, clearer communications and faster attorney‑fee payments.
Melissa Corona spoke on behalf of the Martinez family for claimant Johnny Martinez, who was paralyzed in a Sept. 8, 2023 shooting. Corona said the family filed an application in Nov. 2023, received an approval letter, and then received no follow‑up: "All we know is that it's, quote, unquote, pending review, and that's all we've been told," she said, asking the…
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