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Veteran's Employment Resource Center Forgotten Soldier ~ The Charlie Johnson Legacy Project Let's Say Thanks ~ Send a free printed postcard to U.S. military stationed overseas New Service Announced for Wounded Warriors, Families, and Caregivers Mission Statement
The benefits that our veterans and families may be entitled to are not automatic; they must apply for them. A professional analysis on a personalized basis is the best assurance that they will receive each benefit earned from the veteran's Honorable Service to our country.
Office Locations and Business Hours
223 Main St., Beacon NY Phone (845) 486-2060 Hours by appointment only 131 County House Rd., Millbrook NY 2881 Church St., Pine Plains, NY (VA Medical Clinic) Our veterans answered the call of duty and served our country when it needed them, now we are here for them and their family. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs accredits our County Veterans Service Officers, and as such we are authorized to present claims for further development, institute appeals of VA decisions and follow through to final disposition with representatives at the New York Regional Office and VA’s Washington Headquarters. As an accredited representative, we offer personalized service not available from other agencies. Each case is based on its merits and we carefully screen applicants before filing for benefits. Our veterans have earned benefits by their Honorable Service to our country. So we ask every veteran and/or family member to come and visit us. We are here to serve him or her, as they have already served our country. Nelson Eddy Rivera, Director
"To care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan . . . " Services and Benefits Available Please visit our office so we can help you determine which benefits and assistance you and your family may be entitled to: Assistance in filing claims and referrals for:
Burial benefits:
Survivor's benefits:
Assistance in applying for the following New York State benefits:
We also assist with:
The veteran and his/her family should visit our office as soon as possible with their original DD-214, WDAGO 53-55, or NAVPERS 533 (i.e., Military Separation Papers) since some benefits have a time limit from day of separation. If you have misplaced your Military Separation Papers or do not have the original, we will obtain them for you. It is our sincere desire to protect and safeguard the rights and benefits of our county veterans. Come in and see us.
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| Last Updated: 7/30/2010 | |
Dutchess County Veterans Service Agency's primary objective is to ensure that our county veterans and their families receive the maximum benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs and other agencies at all levels of government. 