Provides a Military Forces Honor Guard to conduct appropriate military honors for deceased military veterans. Assists and instructs veterans service organizations in performing appropriate burial ceremonies. Services provided, subject to availability, at no cost to the family. Call these offices: Army and National Guard Veteran (631)962-1625; Marine Corps Veteran (866)826-3628; Navy Veteran (202)433-6892; Coast Guard Veteran (617)990-6249 or (617)519-7609; Air Force Veteran (800)531-5803. If you cannot get through to these phone numbers call (716)574-4431.

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.

Operates programs to benefit veterans and members of their families. Benefits include compensation payments for disabilities or death related to military service, pensions, education and training, home loan, burial and a medical care program incorporating nursing homes, clinics, and medical centers. Comprised of three organizations that administer veterans programs: the Veterans Health Administration, the Veterans Benefits Administration, and the National Cemetery Administration. Website access for resource and information.

Provides, in partnership with the Navy and Marine Corps, financial, educational, and other assistance to members of the Naval Services of the United States, eligible family members, and survivors when in need and to receive and manage funds to administer these programs.

Serves veterans as an advocate for compensation, pension, education and training, vocational rehabilitation, and additional benefits for survivors, burial and hospital care. The agency provides free transportation for veterans to either the Veterans Administration (VA) Hospital or VA health clinic in East Meadow. The VSA provides returning Iraq and Afghanistan veterans with information on the GI Bill, employment opportunities, VA claims, and referrals. Call for detailed information.

Offers counseling and claims development services such as filing applications with the Department of Veteran's Affairs for compensation, pension, education, survivor's benefits, and burial benefits. Assists veterans and their families with local and New York State benefits.

Established to help families of U.S. military personnel who were killed or seriously injured during Operation Iraqi Freedom. Call for more information.

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

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.

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.

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.

* Assists veterans file claims for compensation and pension benefits.* Coordinates with local nursing homes to ensure veteran residents are in receipt of applicable benefits and Assisted Living facilities.* Submit claims for memorial benefits and procurement of discharge papers.* Provides advocacy and counseling services to veterans, their dependents or survivors.* Offers presentations for veteran organization, local businesses, public events, area colleges.

Assists veterans, members of the armed forces, their families and their dependents in securing benefits earned through military service.

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.

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

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.

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.

The TCDVS connects local Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their eligible family members, with federal, state, and local resources.

* Offers entitlement information counseling and assistance to veterans and their dependents on: Compensation, Pension, Burial and survivor benefits, medical, and hospital benefits. Employment. Home Loan. Life insurance for veterans. Upgrading and correction of military discharges. Applications for medals/awards. Administrative Hearing representation. Transportation to VA Hospitals (Primarily Syracuse) and Hearings. NYS Real Property Tax Exemption. NYS Blind Annuity.

* 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