IA SF2282

Veterans' service organizations recognized under federal law (38 C.F.R. §14.628(c)) may represent veterans in U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefit claims and be granted power of attorney for filing claims

County veterans service office executive directors and administrators must obtain federal certification and personal identification verification cards to access the veterans benefits management system within 12 months of employment

Establishes a statewide standardized electronic claim system for county veterans service offices to submit all U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs claims

Renames the "county commission of veteran affairs training account" to the "veterans services excellence training program and administration account" and transfers $300,000 annually from the veterans trust fund beginning fiscal year 2026

Requires the department to communicate county veterans service office performance metrics to county commissions and boards of supervisors through quarterly reports