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
For additional information and online services please click on the link below.
http://www.va.gov/
Contact Info
County Office Building
56 Main Street
Owego, New York 13827
Tel. (607)687-8228
1-877-882-8313
Fax. (607) 687-8226
Call ahead for an appointment.
Tioga County Veterans Staff
Director - Sandra Junker
Service Officer - vacant