The Agency can offer assistance filing claims and making referrals for the following:

• 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

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

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

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

Verification Reports

Replacement of Lost Discharge Documents

Application for Medals (NYS & Federal)

Tioga Co. War Medal

Assistance in upgrading or correction of military discharges

• US Department of Veterans Affairs
• NY Division of Veterans Affairs
• American Legion
• Veterans Benefits
• Disabled American Veterans
• Veterans of Foreign Wars
• GI Bill
• TRICARE Health Insurance
• Southern Tier Veterans Support Group
• Mesothelioma Veterans Center