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OR Rev Stat § 406.030 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.030 - Administration of veterans’ laws.

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs, in the performance of the duties of the director, shall organize and coordinate the administration of all present and future federal and state laws pertaining to veterans, their spouses, dependents and survivors in this state. (2) As used in this section, "survivor" means the spouse and dependents of a deceased veteran. [Amended by 1971 c.221 §1; 1985 c.790 §4; 1991 c.441 §5; 1999 c.45 §1; 2001 c.104 §140; 2005 c.625 §6; 2007 c.44 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 406.040 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.040 - General powers and duties of department.

The powers, authority and duties relating exclusively to veterans’ affairs now or hereafter imposed by law upon any officer or agency of this state, are hereby also granted to and imposed upon the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Subject to ORS 406.090, the department shall be responsible for and shall supervise the administration of all such laws. The department may employ such personnel as may be necessary to carry into effect the purposes of this chapter and may prescribe the duties and responsibilities of all such employees. [Amended by 2005 c.625 §7; 2009 c.41 §7]
OR Rev Stat § 406.055 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.055 - Authority of director to require fingerprints.

(1) In addition to the powers and duties authorized under ORS 406.050, the Director of Veterans’ Affairs may, for the purpose of requesting a state or nationwide criminal records check under ORS 181A.195, require the fingerprints of a person who: (a) Is applying for employment with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in a position described in subsection (2) of this section or is employed by the department but is being transferred, promoted or demoted to a position described in subsection (2) of this section; or (b) Provides goods or services or seeks to provide goods or services to or on behalf of the department as a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer, or as an employee, member or agent of a contractor, subcontractor, vendor or volunteer. (2) The director may request fingerprints of a person described in subsection (1) of this section who is in a position in which the person has: (a) Control over, or access to, information technology systems that would allow the person to harm the information technology systems or the information contained in the systems; (b) Access to information that state or federal laws, rules or regulations prohibit disclosing or define as confidential; (c) Responsibility for payroll, billing, collections or other financial transactions or for purchasing or selling property; (d) Access to money, negotiable instruments or financial information of the department; (e) Mailroom duties; (f) Responsibility for auditing the department or other business entities doing business with the department; (g) Personnel or human resources functions or access to personnel information; (h) Access to Social Security numbers, dates of birth or criminal background information of other persons; (i) Access to tax or financial information of the department or persons employed by the department; or (j) Access to tax or financial information collected by the department about individuals or business entities. [2009 c.166 §1] Note: 406.055 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.060 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.060 - Use of services and facilities of other state agencies.

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may utilize the services and facilities of any state agency in the course of administration of any law of this state enacted for the benefit and welfare of veterans and their dependents. All such agencies shall cooperate fully with the department in that regard and furnish such services and facilities when called upon by the department to do so. Neither the authority nor the duties referred to in this section shall be so exercised or performed as to impair the efficient administration of the laws applicable to any state agency. [Amended by 2005 c.625 §9; 2009 c.41 §9]
OR Rev Stat § 406.070 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.070 - Director to qualify and furnish bond; reimbursement for expenses; location of office.

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall qualify in like manner as other heads of state departments, and furnish a fidelity bond in an amount to be fixed by the Governor. The director shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties as are other state officers. The director shall maintain the main office of the director at the state capital. [Amended by 1967 c.2 §3]
OR Rev Stat § 406.073 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.073 - Notice of application for certain items from Department of Transportation; rules.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "Uniformed service" means the Armed Forces of the United States, the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard when the member is engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty for training or full-time National Guard duty, the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service and any other category of persons designated by the President of the United States in time of war or national emergency. (b) "Written information" means information that is in written form and includes but is not limited to information obtained by electronic means, such as electronic mail, facsimile or other form of electronic communication. (2)(a) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the Director of Transportation shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs at least once a month regarding receipt of written information from a member or veteran of a uniformed service when the Department of Transportation receives the written information in connection with an application for: (A) A license under ORS 807.050; (B) An identification card under ORS 807.400; (C) A certificate of title under ORS 803.050; or (D) A vehicle registration under ORS 803.370. (b) The notification required under this subsection is limited to notifying the Director of Veterans’ Affairs of the name and residence address or mailing address of the member or veteran. (c) The authorization of a member or veteran as required by subsection (3) of this section may be contained in the written information at the time it is received by the department or separately at another time, but the authorization must specifically authorize the notification to be made under this section. (3) The Director of Transportation shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs as required by subsection (2) of this section only if authorized to do so in writing by the member or veteran of a uniformed service. (4) The Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, including but not limited to the method of notification required under subsection (2) of this section. [2013 c.647 §1] Note: See second note under 406.072.
OR Rev Stat § 406.074 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.074 - Native American veterans’ programs.

(1) In recognition and honor of the service and sacrifice of Oregon veterans who are Native Americans, the Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide aid and assistance to federally recognized Indian tribes in Oregon with regard to: (a) Programs of service for Native American veterans overseen by the tribes; and (b) Accreditation of tribal veterans representatives by the Office of General Counsel in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) Prior to providing aid and assistance under subsection (1) of this section, the director shall ensure that employees, agents and representatives of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs who provide aid and assistance to a tribe consult with appropriate officials and members of the tribe as to the needs of Native American veterans within the tribe, and approach the provision of aid and assistance to the tribe with an understanding of cultural values and practices regarding Native American veterans who are members of the tribe. [2017 c.311 §1] Note: 406.074 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.075 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.075 - Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator.

The position of Oregon Women Veterans Coordinator is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The responsibilities of the coordinator include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Conducting outreach and providing assistance to women veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to women veterans and their spouses and dependents. (2) Providing assistance in applying for federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that women veterans and their spouses and dependents may be entitled to and helping to appeal any denial of benefits and aid. (3) Developing and distributing informational materials for women veterans and their spouses and dependents regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to women veterans and their spouses and dependents. [2015 c.752 §1] Note: 406.075 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.076 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.076 - Veteran Volunteer Coordinator.

The position of Veteran Volunteer Coordinator is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The responsibilities of the coordinator include, but are not limited to, all of the following: (1) Developing and establishing a statewide Veterans Volunteer Program and establishing policies and procedures for the program; (2) Developing and implementing a training program and training materials for the program; (3) Managing volunteer recruitment and screening and coordinating the services of the veteran volunteers; (4) Creating electronic records, including but not limited to, records that track volunteer activities and veterans who have been contacted by volunteers; and (5) Educating and coordinating volunteers and partners, including but not limited to care facilities, veterans’ service officers, the Department of Human Services, offices of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection and others regarding the needs of aging veterans and the needs of the veteran volunteers. [2017 c.665 §1] Note: 406.076 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.077 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.077 - Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator.

(1) The position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator is created within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. (2) The duties of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator include, but are not limited to: (a) Conducting outreach to, and providing assistance designed for the unique needs of, veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans. (b) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in applying for an upgrade to the character of a discharge from service or a change in the narrative reason for a discharge from service. (c) Providing assistance in applying for and obtaining veterans’ benefits and benefits available through other programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans. (d) Providing assistance to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender in applying for, and in appealing any denial of, federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid that such veterans, and the spouses and dependents of such veterans, may be entitled to. (e) Developing and distributing informational materials to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans, regarding veterans’ benefits and other benefit programs that provide services and resources to veterans who are lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender, and to the spouses and dependents of such veterans. [2015 c.847 §1] Note: 406.077 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.079 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.079 - Health care navigation assistance.

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide statewide expertise, advocacy, coordination and assistance to veterans to assist veterans in navigating federal, state and local health care and mental health care systems for the purpose of obtaining health care and mental health care. [2017 c.478 §1] Note: 406.079 was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.
OR Rev Stat § 406.081 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.081 - Suicide prevention campaign.

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall create and coordinate a public information campaign to inform public agencies and the public about suicide prevention, including but not limited to increasing knowledge and understanding about recognizing the signs of a potentially suicidal veteran and resources to which veterans who are potentially suicidal may be referred. (2) As used in this section: (a) "Public agencies" means the State of Oregon and any political subdivision thereof and any county, city, district, authority, public corporation or entity and any of their instrumentalities organized and existing under law or charter. (b) "Veteran" has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225. [2013 c.779 §1]
OR Rev Stat § 406.082 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.082 - Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program; rules.

(1) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The purposes of the program are to publicize veterans’ benefits, provide outreach regarding suicide prevention for veterans in this state and implement the provisions of ORS 406.081. (2) The department shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section. [2013 c.779 §3] Note: See note under 406.081.
OR Rev Stat § 406.083 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.083 - Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund.

(1) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall consist of: (a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly. (b) Amounts credited to the fund under ORS 305.690 to 305.753. (c) Amounts credited to the fund under ORS 803.478. (d) Gifts, grants and donations, in money or otherwise, for use as described in subsection (2) of this section. (e) Interest earned by the fund. (2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the purposes of implementing the provisions of ORS 406.081 and 406.082. [2013 c.779 §4] Note: See note under 406.081.
OR Rev Stat § 406.085 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.085 - Conservatorship Revolving Account; sources; use.

The Conservatorship Revolving Account is created, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to provide for disbursement of funds for the beneficiary. Funds may also be disbursed from the Conservatorship Revolving Account to the Conservatorship Services Account in compensation for claims arising under ORS 406.100. The Conservatorship Revolving Account shall consist of all money received by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as conservator, personal representative, fiduciary or representative payee. Disbursement from the account shall be made by the department. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. [1965 c.374 §2; 1973 c.823 §128; 1987 c.425 §6; 1989 c.932 §3; 1989 c.966 §44; 2005 c.625 §10; 2007 c.218 §4; 2015 c.381 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 406.087 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.087 - Information regarding apprenticeship programs and veterans’ education benefits.

(1) As used in this section: (a) "County veterans’ service officer" means a county veterans’ service officer appointed under ORS 408.410. (b) "Veterans’ organization" means a veterans’ organization that has been accredited by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall, in consultation with the Apprenticeship and Training Division of the Bureau of Labor and Industries, prepare written material in print or electronic form regarding opportunities to work as an apprentice, as defined in ORS 660.010, in this state. The department shall update the material at least once per calendar year. (3) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall make the material described in subsection (2) of this section available on a website maintained by the department and shall also provide the material to the following entities for distribution to veterans: (a) County veterans’ service officers; (b) The Bureau of Labor and Industries; (c) The Employment Department; (d) The Oregon Military Department; (e) The Oregon National Guard; and (f) Any veterans’ organizations identified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. (4) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide annual training to county veterans’ service officers and veterans’ organizations regarding apprenticeship programs and federal and state veterans’ education benefits. [2018 c.30 §2]
OR Rev Stat § 406.090 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.090 - Sections not affected by parts of this chapter.

The administration of ORS 273.035 to 273.051, 273.071, 273.161 to 273.175 and 408.710 to 408.740 shall in no way be affected by ORS 406.010 to 406.070, 406.210, 406.220 and 406.340, and such laws are excepted from the operation thereof. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall cooperate with the person or agency responsible for the administration of such laws, and shall render such reasonable assistance in that regard as may be requested by any such person or agency. [Amended by 1967 c.421 §201; 1967 c.616 §§28,28a; 2005 c.625 §11]
OR Rev Stat § 406.100 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.100 - Claims against estate by department.

If the Department of Veterans’ Affairs is appointed as a conservator under ORS 406.050, a personal representative under ORS 113.085, a fiduciary by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs or a representative payee by the United States Social Security Administration, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall have a claim against the estate of the protected person, the decedent, the veteran or the veteran’s beneficiaries for purposes of ORS 406.050 (8) or (9), for all of the following: (1) Reasonable expenses incurred by the department in the execution or administration of the estate. (2) After the appointment of the department as conservator, reasonable compensation for ordinary and unusual services, as set forth by rule by the department. (3) After the appointment of the department as personal representative, compensation as provided in ORS 113.038 or 116.173 (3) and (4). (4) With prior approval by the court having probate jurisdiction over the estate, fees charged to the department by the Attorney General for advice or assistance in the performance of the department’s duties as conservator or personal representative of the estate. (5) After the appointment of the department as a fiduciary by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, compensation as determined by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. (6) After the appointment of the department as representative payee by the United States Social Security Administration, compensation as determined by the administration. [1987 c.425 §3; 2005 c.625 §12; 2013 c.258 §1; 2015 c.381 §3; 2017 c.169 §61]
OR Rev Stat § 406.110 (2021)
2021 Oregon Revised Statutes|Volume : 10 - Highways, Military|Chapter 406 - Department of Veterans’ Affairs|Section 406.110 - Waiver of claims; statute of limitations.

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs may waive all or any portion of a claim arising under ORS 406.100 if the director finds that payment of the claim, or a portion thereof, would pose a hardship to the person from whose estate the claim is payable, or would deplete the estate. (2) The director may retract a waiver made under subsection (1) of this section if the director finds that payment of the claim, or a portion thereof, would no longer pose a hardship to the person from whose estate the claim is payable, or would no longer deplete the estate. (3) The statute of limitations applicable to a claim under ORS 406.100, the waiver of which has been retracted under this section, is tolled for the period of time from the date the director waived the claim to the date the director retracted the waiver of the claim. [1987 c.425 §4; 2013 c.190 §2]