HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES: Veteran's Service Agency

To provide assistance, information, and representation to any veteran and/or their dependents in obtaining federal and state benefits which maybe available to them.

SERVICES

Assistance in filing claims and referrals for:

• Exposure to Ionization Radiation Agent Orange
• Persian Gulf Hazards
• Medical Treatment for Women Veterans
• Service-Connected Disability
• Non-Service Connected Pension
• Educational Benefits
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• Medical and Dental Benefits
• Employment Rights
• Home Loan Guaranty
• Insurance
• Civil Service Credits
• Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Veterans Status for Merchant Marines

Burial benefits:

• U.S. Flag
• Headstone or Marker
• Burial/Plot Allowance

Survivor’s benefits:

• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
• Pension
• Champus/Champva
• VA Insurance Claims

Completion of Annual Eligibility

Verification Reports

Replacement of Lost Discharge Documents

Application for Medals (NYS & Federal)

Tioga Co. War Medal

Assistance in upgrading or correction of military discharges

Assistance in applying for the following NYS benefits:

• State Veterans Home Placement
• Blind Annuity
• Real Property Tax Exemption
• Reduced Fee Hunting/Fishing Licenses
• Free NYS Park Access Passes

Referrals to other benefits agencies

In depth counseling and follow-up service on all claims for benefits is available to all veterans and their dependents/survivors

Counseling in placement for VA Nursing of Domiciliary care

Contact Info

County Office Building
56 Main Street
Owego, New York 13827
Tel. (607)687-8228
1-877-882-8313
Fax. (607) 687-8226

Tioga County Veterans Staff

Stephen A. Martin - Director
Cheryl Tortorello - Service Officer

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