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Decision Package
Department of Veterans Services (912)
Request Title Improve outcomes for veterans and families
Biennium 2014-2016
Budget Round Amended Bill
Category Other spending or initiatives
Region Multiple Regions
Description

Provides funding to allow the Department of Veterans Services (DVS) benefit field offices to serve veterans who seek assistance with obtaining U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) benefits for healthcare and other services. Includes funding to fill five vacant positions in order to close critical service gaps by hiring three claims agents (McGuire and Salem VA Medical Centers, Norfolk) and two administrators (Fairfax and Roanoke). Includes funding for career development programs for claims agents and administrators; increased operating costs; IT services upgrade at DVS field offices; and the conversion of 13 administrative positions at field offices to claims agent positions to improve access to services for veterans and their families. Also includes funding to hire two additional claims agents (Christiansburg and Fredericksburg) and four administrative positions (Hampton VA Medical Center, Henrico, Christiansburg, and Fredericksburg); and to open and operate two new field offices (Christiansburg and Fredericksburg). Also authorized are two positions (a claims agent and an administrator) for a potential partnership/funding through local government(s).

Funding Summary
Object Type FY 2014 FY 2015  
General Fund Dollars $0 $1,750,201  
Nongeneral Fund Dollars $0 $0  
General Fund Positions 0.00 8.00  
Nongeneral Positions 0.00 0.00  
General Fund Transfers $0 $0  
General Fund Revenue $0 $0  
Layoffs $0 $0  
Additions to Balance $0 $0  
Funding Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2014 FY 2015
  467 Veterans Benefit Services $0 $1,750,201
By Fund Fund Code Fund Title FY 2014 FY 2015
  0100 General Fund $0 $1,750,201
Authorized Position Details
By Program Program Code Program Title FY 2014 FY 2015
  467 Veterans Benefit Services 0.00 8.00


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