To: Board of County Commissioners
Through: Katherine Smith, Community Resources Department Director
Prepared By:
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Joshua Medina, County Veteran Services Director
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Subject:
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Veterans Service Officer Summary Report
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Purpose and Request:
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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 August 2022.
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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
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.
Reviewed By:
Joshua Medina, County Veteran Service Officer
Linda Haley, Senior Resources Division Manager
Katherine Smith, Community Resources Department Director