(1) The position of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Coordinator is created within the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

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(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]

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.