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.

Offers assistance to veterans in applying for federal or state benefits such as disability compensation, non service-connected pension, education and NY state blind annuity.

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.

Collaborates with federal, state and local agencies; employers; housing providers, faith-based and community nonprofits; and others to expand employment, health services and affordable housing options for Veterans.

* 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 Veterans' benefits advocacy and assistance.* Offers counseling on veteran benefit problems.

Provides professional assistance and advice to veterans, dependents, and widows in filing for benefits under existing federal, state and local laws and regulations. Offers individual advocacy and assistance regarding service benefits, application processes, problem-solving, and representation with U.S. Veterans Administration. Indigent veteran burial.

The purpose of the Otsego County Department of Veterans' Affairs is to provide servicefor all veterans and veteran dependents in Otsego County, NY.

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.

CALLERS CAN APPLY FOR UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ONLINE AT: the Workforce office http://www.labor.ny.gov/home at any of Workforce's community or partner agencies**Job assistance to individuals and groups, such as: access to job listing sources free monthly work-related workshops job/career counseling resource center with computers for searches and resume work resume, cover letter and application assistance job interview coaching; help in job search techniques and placement networking events and job/career fairs access to special skill training Job Link program for young people 16-21 years old (jobs and skills assistance) military veterans program specialized employment program for ex-offenders support for 50+ job seekers on-site disability specialist knowledge of community resources and job programs for referrals unfair labor practices (contact labor services representative supervisor) intensive services for individuals with difficulty finding employment, such as assessments and funding assistance for training and skill development.The center works with local employers to: provide information about accommodations, hiring incentives and connecting with qualified job seekers with disabilities help employee recruitment access employee training opportunities, workplace incentives and labor market information**ACCES-VR, TST BOCES, TC DSS, Office of Employment & Training, Experience Works, TC Office for the Aging, Tompkins Community Action, Women's Opportunity Center, Challenge, NYS Dept. of Labor and Tompkins Cortland Community College.

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

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 benefit counseling services to all veterans and their families that include: Case management. Female Veteran Programing. Senior veteran services. Financial counseling. VA benefits counseling. * Offers an employment resource center that aims to help veterans stabilize and re-enter the workforce assistance includes: Resume writing assistance, career counseling, and career assessment. Job readiness and life skills training. Weekly VetNet, networking, and job club group. Occupational skills training classes.* Assists veterans and families to manage their finances and to develop individualized plans to reach their goals.* Provides housing search assistance and temporary financial assistance through Services to Enable Positive Solutions (STEPS) program.* Provides individual and family counseling to veterans and their families.* Offers legal assistance through collaboration with Monroe County Legal Assistance Center. Veterans Treatment Court.* Creates a supportive network for veterans who could benefit from a veteran peer mentor and other community relationships through CompeerCorps.

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 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 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 support and services for veterans:Outreach and education to providers and individuals throughout New York State.VA benefit eligibility evaluation.Legal advice and counsel/or representation regarding discharge status upgrades especially regarding discharges related to sexual orientation.Case management assistance.programs for older LGBTQ+ veterans."Know Your Rights" materials for LGBTQ+ veterans.Support group for older LGBTQ+ veterans.Restoring Equal Rights to LGBTQ+ veterans.

* Assist with applying for veterans benefits from local, state, and federal agencies such as: Burial benefits. Education benefits. Non-service connected pension. Medals and Awards. Medical Benefits. Misplaced military documents. Service connected compensation. VA home loans. Pensions. Widows' death pension Service connected pension Non-service connected pension

* 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.

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 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 Veterans' benefits advocacy and assistance.* Offers counseling on veteran benefit problems.

Provides representation to veterans and their families who are seeking benefits from the Department of Veteran Affairs or upgrading a military discharge through the various military branches.