| Formal Name: | Veterans' Advisory Commission |
| Contact Person: | John Hilgert, Director |
| Purpose: | Investigate the handling of veterans affairs under the jurisdiction of the Director of Veterans Affairs, make recommendations and report to the Governor or Director on such matters and act as an appeal board from any decision made by the Director of Veterans Affairs or any of his agents or deputies on claims for aid from the Nebraska Veterans Aid Fund. |
| How Many Affectable: | 116,961 veterans (USDVA Geographic Distribution Expenditures (GDX)) plus eligible dependents (# unknown) |
| How Many Served: | 116,961 veterans (USDVA GDX) plus eligible dependents (# unknown) |
| Year Created: | 1947 |
| Year Active: | 1947 |
| Sunset Date: | NA |
| Authorization Citation: | Nebraska Revised Statutes 80-401.06 |
| Parent Agency: | Nebraska Department of Veterans Affairs, # 028 |
| Number Of Members: | 5 |
| Who Appoints: | Governor |
| Legislative Approval: | No |
| Qualifications Of Members: | Has been a resident of the State of Nebraska for at least five years immediately prior to his or her appointment. Served in the armed forces of the United States during the dates set forth in section 80-401.01 and was discharged or otherwise separated with a characterization of honorable from such service and is a member of a recognized veterans organization. |
| Per Diem: | No |
| Expense Reimbursement: | Yes |
| Term Length: | 5 Years |
| Terms Rotate or Expire At Once: | Terms Rotate |
| Required FY 21-22: | 2 |
| Held FY 21-22: | 2 |
| Required FY 22-23: | 2 |
| Held FY 22-23: | 2 |
| Required FY 23-24: | 2 |
| Held FY 23-24: | 2 |
| Support Staff: | 0 |
| Shared or Separate: | Parent Agency |
| FY 21-22 Budget: | 1023.60 |
| FY 22-23 Budget: | 654.32 |
| FY 23-24 Budget: | 1588.26 |
| Other Funding Sources: | None |
| Spending Authority: | Nebraska Revised Statutes 55-602, 55-604, 55-605 |
| Since July 1, 2020: | VAC approved Director appointment of Veterans Affairs Service Officers (x17) Approved NVA food maximums to be indexed with SNAP. Approved increased in NVA phone bill allowance guideline. Approved addition of NVA internet allowance guideline. Approved increase of NVA medical allowance guidelines. Approved increase of NVA pharmacy allowance guideline. Approved increase of NVA dentures allowance guidelines. Approved increase of NVA vision allowance guidelines. Approved NVA transportation milage allowance to be indexed with GSA POV Mileage Rates. Approved adding Keepsakes made from ashes to the NVA funeral allowances. Approved adding past due expenses for NVA shelter allowances. Approved adding standard furnishingsstructural repairs for NVA shelter allowances. Approved adding a maximum allocation of $500family member for NVA clothing allowances. |