NYS Veterans

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The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS or Department) advocates on behalf of New York’s Veterans and their families, as individuals and as a group, to ensure they receive benefits granted by law for service in the United States Armed Forces.

We represent claimants free of charge when dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs and assist in the development and application process for possible benefits, including claims for:

• VA compensation for service-connected disabilities

• Compensation to family members for service connected disabilities

• Non-service-connected disability pension

• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance

• New York State Gold Star Parent Annuity

• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance

• Death pension for surviving dependents

• New York State Gold Star Parent Annuity

• New York State Restoration of Honor Act Benefits

• New York State Blind Annuity

• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance

• Medical Care

• Burial benefits and grave markers

• Life insurance

• Education and vocational rehabilitation

• Home loan guarantee

• Military Records

• Real property tax exemption

We can also prepare and submit appeals to VA decisions.

A toll-free information and referral hotline — 1-888-VETS-NYS (1-888-838-7697) — is available to refer Veterans and their families to the nearest Veterans Benefits Advisor Office.

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