Jamestown (CSi)  The Veterans Administration has scheduled stakeholder listening sessions to guide the future of VA healthcare.

Stutsman County Veterans Service Officer, David Bratton has more information to register, and to access the listening sessions, on Jun 14, and June 15-17

On Wednesday’s Wayne Byers Show on CSi Cable 2, David said the Biden Administration has requested $269.9 billion in 2022 for Department of Veterans Affairs.  He said the figure is a ten percent increase, to add for VA infrastructure,  jobs needs, address veterans homelessness, and suicide prevention.

He adds, the VA plans expansion of benefits for disability claims for conditions related to certain toxic exposure. It includes Agent Orange, and Burn Pit issues.

The VA has released a report detailing efforts to address COVID-19 pandemic.  It includes research projects and vaccine clinical trials.  To access the report on line go to www.VA. Gov

He pointed out that COVID-19 vaccinations for veterans, spouses and caregivers are available on a walk-in basis at the Jamestown VA Clinic during regular hours.

Burleigh County Van is still not operational bring vets to the Fargo VA Clinic.  David is hopeful the van may be back in service possibly later in June, after COVID-19 safety issues are reviewed.

He said the new Stutsman County Veteran Service  office entry procedures have been changed.

When arriving at the Law Enforcement Center, lobby, utilize a buzzer to notify  his office in the lower level, that you are there.  Also you may call his office in advance at 701-252-9043.

His office is available Monday-Friday, 8-a.m., to 12 noon, and 1-p.m. to 5-p.m.