The New York State Division for Veterans’ Services (or Division) represents New York’s Veterans as an advocate on their behalf.
Free of charge, we represent claimants when they deal with the Department of Veterans Affairs. We also assist in the application and development of possible benefits, including claims:
* VA Compensation for Service-Connected Disabilities
* Family members receive compensation for service-related disabilities
* Non-service-connected disability pension
* New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
* New York State Gold Star Parent Anuity
* New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
* Death pension for surviving dependents
* New York State Gold Star Parent Anuity
* New York State Restoration of Honor Act Benefits
* New York State Blind Annuity
* New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
* Medical Care
* Grave markers and burial benefits
* Life insurance
* Vocational rehabilitation and education
* Home loan guarantee
* Military Records
* Exemption from real property tax
We are also able to prepare appeals to VA decisions and submit them.
To refer Veterans and their families, a toll-free hotline 1-888-VETSNYS (1-838-7697), is available at no cost.
