To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Director, Community Resources
Prepared By:
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Joshua Medina, Veterans Service Officer
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Subject:
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Veterans Service Officer Summary Report: December 2020
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Purpose and Request:
recommended action
The purpose of this report is to communicate the services provided to veterans and their families by the Arapahoe County Veterans Service Officer during the month of December 2020.
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Background and Discussion: The Colorado Department of Veterans Services requires assistance to veterans and their families in compliance with Sections 28-5-801 et seq., Colorado Revised Statutes, in receiving their benefits such as, but not limited to:
Burials:
Provide veterans within Arapahoe County the information regarding their burial allowance
Advise and assist family members of veterans collection of death pension
Health Services:
Assist veterans in processing claims for medical benefits
Assist and coordinate with veterans’ Medicaid cases
Claims:
Prepare, present, and appeal claims for VA benefits on behalf of Arapahoe County veterans and their dependents
Arapahoe County Veterans Services provides full-time assistance to veterans and their families as required by state statutes.
Alternatives: This document is a state form required by the State of Colorado to be submitted monthly as application for monetary benefits payable to the County General Fund in accordance with Section 28-5-707 Colorado Revised Statutes.
Fiscal Impact: The County receives $29,400 annually from the State of Colorado for the services provided to veterans in Arapahoe County. There is also a positive fiscal impact to individual veterans and claimants through successful claims recoveries.
Alignment with Strategic Plan:
☐Be fiscally sustainable
☒Provide essential and mandated service
☐Be community focused
Concurrence: This report was presented to Katherine Smith, Community Resources Department Director, who recommends approval and signature by the Board of County Commissioners.
Resolution: Attach a copy of the draft resolution.