Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Veteran Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Veteran services office reports 4,824 veterans in Madison County; provides contact information
Summary
Veteran service officer Mendel Kim reported the county has 4,824 veterans, described common claim types and outreach efforts, and gave a phone number ((601) 855-5518) for residents seeking assistance with VA claims and benefits.
Mendel Kim, veteran service officer for Madison County, told the Board of Supervisors that the county has 4,824 veterans per a state extension-service report and that his office helps veterans and surviving spouses with disability and pension claims, paperwork corrections and referrals to the VA regional office in Jackson.
Kim said the office averages about five veteran appointments per day and that outreach includes newspaper ads and visits to VFW posts and other local military organizations. He asked the board to publish contact information on the county website; the board directed staff to add the phone number and a brief summary of services.
Kim provided the office number: (601) 855-5518 and noted Casey Davis is a full-time veteran service officer who works with him.
The board thanked Kim and Davis for their service and asked staff to include the office contact and services on the county website.
