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Peoria Veterans Assistance Commission offers help to Tazewell County as local VAC leadership changes
Summary
Peoria VAC superintendent Michael Brooks briefed the board on emergency assistance, benefits claims, staffing and heavy caseloads; he offered to help train Tazewell County staff and assist with selecting a new superintendent after a recent retirement.
Michael Brooks of the Peoria Veterans Assistance Commission told the Tazewell County Board that his office provides emergency financial assistance (rent, mortgage, utilities), helps veterans file and appeal VA disability claims, assists with burial benefits and survivor claims, and offers other services such as obtaining discharge papers and property tax exemption assistance.
“Every VAC in Illinois is different,” Brooks said, describing his office’s approach to emergency assistance (generally a one‑time payment per 12 months with exceptions) and its role helping veterans pursue claims through appeals and, if necessary,…
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