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Veterans Affairs reports benefit claims and outreach activity for July
Summary
Veterans Affairs told the board it handled 57 in-person visits and 95 calls in July, filed multiple claims and helped 419 veterans and family members receive $812,880 in June; staff warned about paid 'pension poachers' and described outreach efforts including a back-to-school event.
Ruth from Veterans Affairs presented monthly statistics showing 57 in-person visits and 95 phone calls in July and said her office filed a range of claims, including burial, disability and pension claims. She said 419 veterans and eligible family members received $812,880 in benefits in June and that the office had 75 open claims at the time of the report.
Ruth described outreach efforts — including participation at a local back-to-school event — and warned veterans about paid agents who charge fees and may give incorrect advice that harms veterans' benefits. She said the office will continue annual fiscal reporting and outreach to reach younger veterans via events and online secure forms.
