Veterans director cites staffing and data concerns as Senate File 2466 advances

Apr 21, 2026

Cass County’s veterans affairs director reported local service metrics and warned that proposed changes in Senate File 2466 — including a statewide claims software and minimum VSO staffing hours — raise questions about data migration and budget impacts for counties.

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Dan, Cass County’s veterans affairs director, told the board the office handled dozens of phone calls, walk-ins and claims during the reporting months and that staff had submitted nearly 188 VA forms to the regional office and processed new and retroactive awards.

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