The Veterans' Service Agency provides assistance, information, and representation to any veteran, active duty personnel, guard member, reservist and/or their dependents in obtaining federal, state and local benefits which may be available to them. We also will try to meet any other need they may have through local resources and agencies. All of our services are free and confidential.
Our office is open Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00, excluding holidays, and appointments are required.
Due to the current rise in Covid cases, masks are required to be worn in our offices.
The Agency can offer assistance filing claims and making referrals for the following:
Assistance in applying for the following NYS benefits:
In depth counseling and follow-up service on all claims for benefits is available to all veterans and their dependents/survivors.
Burial Benefits
Survivor’s Benefits
Verification Reports
Replacement of Lost Discharge Documents
Application for Medals (NYS & Federal)
Tioga Co. War Medal
Assistance in upgrading or correction of military discharges
