County of Clay issued the following announcement on Nov. 9.
Keith Brandon joined the Clay County Board of County Commissioners in October of this year as the new Clay County Veterans’ Services Officer (VSO). Keith is a U.S. Army
Veteran and has nearly 20 years of experience working with veterans and their families in Putnam and Alachua counties, City of Jacksonville Military Affairs Department, Florida
Department of Corrections, and Career Source. He also participates in programs to assist homeless and incarcerated veterans.
Keith holds a Master’s in Business Management and Leadership and is credentialed with the Veterans Administration, Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, American Legion,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans for Compensation and Pension Claims. He is also a certified Military Veteran’s Benefits Counselor and a National
Career Coach.
Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Mike Cella said, “Keith brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Clay County and we are pleased to have him on board.
We know he will provide an excellent level of service to local veterans and their dependents seeking assistance.”
With more than 30,000 veterans that call Clay County “home,” the VSO is the critical link between veterans and the government benefits they have earned through honorable
military service to our country. The Clay County VSO’s primary focus is to advise, instruct, and counsel veterans, their spouses, and children of the benefits available from the
Veterans Administration and the Department of Defense. The VSO serves as a liaison and advocate for local veterans to help determine eligibility and apply for benefits including
disability compensation, pension, insurance, education, job services, VA home loans, medical expenses, death, and burial benefits, and much more.
Keith Brandon said, “The Veterans Benefits Administration is evolving and changing every day and navigating the VA claims system can be difficult, so I encourage all Clay County
veterans to contact me and let me help them through the process.” Keith added, “I have been a resident of Clay County for 23 years and I am humbled and honored to be able to
serve local veterans who have contributed so much to our community.”
Keith’s office is located on the second floor of the County Administration Building. He can be reached by phone at (904) 284-6326 or by email at
Keith.brandon@claycountygov.com. Visit the Clay County Veterans’ Services Office website at https://www.claycountygov.com/community/veterans-services and follow Veterans’
Services on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ClayCtyVeteransServices for more information.
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