County veteran’s service officer says federal shutdown slowed benefits processing but local assistance continues
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Brad Hubert delivered the veterans‑service quarterly report and said local office operations continue despite a partial federal shutdown; some federal systems are slower, but staff can still assist claims and applications.
Emmons County Veterans’ Service Officer Brad Hubert reported a slow quarter but said local services continue even as some federal operations were affected by a partial government shutdown.
Hubert told the commissioners that training and outreach continued and that Veterans Administration building access had been restricted in some places; however, American Legion and VFW representatives working in VA space were able to operate remotely and assist local veterans. "The building is shut down, but they all have laptops that work remotely," Hubert said.
He advised that claims and applications can still be filed locally but that processing may be slower while certain federal offices remain offline. Hubert said he will continue to assist veterans through the local office and highlighted upcoming training opportunities for staff.
Commissioners thanked Hubert for the update and expressed appreciation for continued local service during federal disruptions.