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helps veterans and their families obtain benefits and services earned through military service and provided by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other government agencies provides outreach about its program and services represents interests of disabled veterans, their families, their widowed spouses and their orphans before federal, state and local government agencies network of state-level departments and local chapters provides volunteer opportunities

* Handles claims for war and peace-time veterans and dependents as follows: Home loans. Education. Hospitalization. Medical. Compensation. Pension. Death Benefits. Apprenticeship. On-Job-Training. Re-employment. Insurance. Legal. Personal.

* Assists through VA Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPCs) licensed mental health professionals who manage care for at-risk veterans, provide training and education.* Offers information on VA Medical Centers services. Additionally, assistance with employment issues can be accessed through a VA Medical Center, and assistance with legal matters.Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) provide affordable, accessible care to veterans outside VA's core medical services by offering services like primary care, counseling, lab work, prescriptions, and radiology, while reducing travel time and wait times for outpatient care.Veterans Benefits Administration Offices (Regional Offices) provide veterans with earned benefits and services, including compensation, pension, vocational rehabilitation, home loans, death benefits, employment support, and disability assistance.Vet Centers offer free readjustment counseling and outreach services to veterans who served in combat zones and their families for military-related issues.

Provides assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Offers assistance to ensure veterans receive all benefits they may be entitled to under Federal and State law for their military service.

Provides information and assistance to veterans, family members, and active military personnel in obtaining records, benefits, and entitlements from the Department of Veteran's Affairs.

Provides assistance and advocacy for veterans and their dependents if they need benefits.

This program is a 90-180 day transitional housing program for VA eligible veterans. Supportive case management services and linkage to VA medical and support services are provided as well.

Offers support and assistance to veterans with honorable discharge and to their families, including active national guards and their families.

Helps veterans and their family members with: filing claims for county, state and federal veterans benefits registering for Veterans Administration health services obtaining high school diplomas (World War II, Korean and Vietnam veterans) applying, if eligible, for New York State medals

Provides information and referrals for eligible veterans and their families about benefit programs, education, financial assistance, disability-related issues and other resources.

Provides assistance to disabled veterans in obtaining benefits they are entitled to.

Connects veterans, military families with financial assistance programs to modify their homes.

Offers assistance enrolling in VA health care programs and transitioning from military to civilian life as well as accessing additional community resources. Also provides assistance with other veterans benefits including education benefits, disability compensation, home loans, and employment assistance.

Provides information on how to leverage your unique skills to drive your career forward faster.

The Ulster County Veteran Services Agency (UCVSA) provides support to County veterans and their families in obtaining medical, disability, pension and education benefits from the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) and the NYS Department of Veteran Affairs. The UCVSA also helps veterans with issues such as homelessness, burials, tax exemptions, employment, transportation and the FAVOR discount card program, and performs outreach to local communities and service organizations. Provides transportation to and from Kingston VA Primary Care Outpatient Clinic. Reservations required for transportation services.

Offers benefit information regarding but not limited to Filing Claims for Benefits from Federal & State Agencies; Filing DD-214, discharge papers & separation papers; Assist Veteran Service Organizations; Assist with Appeals; Community Affairs-Memorial Services, Dedications, Ceremonies, etc.; Referrals to other County, State & Federal Agencies and In Home visits to assist the housebound with claims. Call for detailed information for veterans at the county, state and federal level.

Help veterans obtain disability (and thus, often, health care) benefits and apply for discharge upgrades. Students may help veterans submit disability claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs, work on appeals of denied claims, and help veterans obtain increases in disability ratings, for cases in which increases are justified by a veteran’s service record and health status. Students also may help veterans upgrade other-than-honorable discharges from the military so that these veterans become eligible for disability and health care benefits. Working alongside physicians, other clinicians and experienced attorneys, students help veterans with service-connected disabilities establish that their disabling conditions are service-connected. Individuals interested in learning more about the services of the Hofstra Law Clinic, or to inquire about representation should contact 516-463-5934 or [email protected].

Provides a food pantry for Veterans, the Military and their families, and families in need. LI Cares hosts Military Appreciation Tuesdays in Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, and Freeport which gives veterans and their families access to food, personal care items, household products, pet food, and school supplies. Also veterans are provided with information and resources pertaining to veteran special benefits. LI Cares also operates a Mobile Pantry which delivers nutritious groceries to homebound, disabled veterans unable to access their local pantries.

Informs and assist members of the armed forces, veterans, their dependents and survivors in relation to (1) matters pertaining to education, training and retraining services and facilities, (2) health, medical and rehabilitation services and facilities, (3) provisions of federal, state and local laws and regulations affording special rights and privileges to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families, (4) employment and re-employment services, and other matters of similar related or appropriate nature. Call for detailed information.

Provides assistance to disabled veterans in obtaining benefits they are entitled to.

Provide assistance for veterans who are having difficulty understanding and/or obtaining the full benefits and services to which they are entitled by law based on service to their country.

Offers assistance enrolling in VA health care programs and transitioning from military to civilian life as well as accessing additional community resources. Also provides assistance with other veterans benefits including education benefits, disability compensation, home loans, and employment assistance.

Provides case management, referral services and temporary financial assistance to Veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.