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VA Simplifies Access to Health Care and Benefits for Veterans with PTSD

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 06:03:12 -0400

On Monday, the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., announced a critical step in simplifying the process for Veterans seeking health care and/or disability compensation for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to host Roundtable for Veterans 55 and Older

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:01:50 -0400

On Thursday June 24th, the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs will be partnering with several state and federal agencies to hold a Veterans Benefits Checkup for Veterans 55 and older. The event will be held at Monroe Community College in...

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to host Roundtable for Veterans 55 and Older

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 06:01:50 -0400

On Wednesday June 23rd, the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs will be partnering with several state and federal agencies to hold a Veterans Benefits Checkup for Veterans 55 and older. The event will be held at Erie Community College in ...

NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs Establishes Office at Harlem VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 06:00:38 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a Veterans Benefits Counseling office within the Harlem VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 55 West 125th Street, New York, NY. The office will be staffed every Mo...

Notification to Veterans and Their Families

Wed, 12 May 2010 15:36:26 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs' Counseling Offices will be closed on Friday, May 21, 2010, due to the mandatory furlough of assigned employees.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to host Roundtable for Veterans 55 and Older

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 07:38:09 -0400

On Wednesday April 21st, the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs will be partnering with the Vietnam Veterans of America, several state, federal, and local agencies to hold a Veterans Benefits Checkup for Veterans 55 and older. The event ...

NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs Appoints New State Veteran Counselor at Syracuse State Office Building

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 06:01:19 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs today announced the appointment of Ms. Corey O'Neil, as State Veteran Counselor in its office located in the Syracuse State Office Building.

NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs Increases Outreach to Vietnam Veterans

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 06:02:22 -0400

In response to the new set of diseases considered presumptive conditions for Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange, the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is providing increased outreach, educational and training sessions and individu...

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Releases 2009 Annual Report

Thu, 25 Mar 2010 06:02:45 -0400

James D. McDonough, Jr., Director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs today released the Division's 2009 Annual Report. The report, which is separated into 6 sections, highlights the accomplishments and improvements made in calenda...

New York State Division of Veterans Affairs Establishes Office at Alfred State

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 06:02:00 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a Veteran Benefits Counseling office within Alfred State College.

New York State Division of Veterans Affairs Announces New Hire

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 06:02:20 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs today announced the appointment of Tom Robinson, as State Veterans Counselor in its Ogdensburg and Massena Offices.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs establishes office at Watertown VA Outpatient Clinic

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 06:02:20 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a Veterans Benefits Counseling office within the new Watertown VA Community Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC) located at 19472 Washington Street, Watertown NY. The office will be staffe...

State Funding for Local Veterans' Service Agencies

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 06:04:51 -0500

Local Veterans' Service Agencies across New York State will continue to receive state funding in the total amount of $1,177,000 to assist in meeting the needs of veterans and their families. Governor David Paterson's Executive Budget proposes to c...

Recipients of New York State's Blind Annuity to Receive 4.0% Cost of Living Adjustment in 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:00:52 -0500

New York State's Blind Annuitants will receive a 4.0 percent Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) to their monthly benefit beginning in January 2010, announced James D. McDonough, Jr., Director of the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs.

NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs establishes Counseling Office at Paul Smith's College

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 06:01:32 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is pleased to announce the establishment of a Veterans Benefits Counseling office at Paul Smith's College. The office will be staffed on the second Tuesday of every month from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM, wi...

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs establishes a Part Time Presence at the Niagara Falls CBOC

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:11:49 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a part-time Veterans Benefits Counseling office at the VA's Niagara Falls Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC), 2201 Pine Ave, Niagara Falls, NY. The office will be staffed with ...

State Consumer Protection Board and State Division of Veterans' Affairs Expand Assistance

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:04:51 -0500

In commemoration of Veteran's Day, the New York State Consumer Protection Board (CPB) today joined with the New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs to announce new information and resources for U.S. military personnel and veterans to help pro...

State Enhances Services to Veterans, in Capital District

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 06:17:45 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is pleased to announce staff realignments to better serve the needs of veterans and family members in the Capital District.

State Places New Veterans Counselor at Empire State College

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:01:34 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs announced today the appointment of Paul Stote, as State Veterans Counselor in its Empire State College Office in Saratoga Springs.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 06:01:48 -0500

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is pleased to announce that its Veterans Benefits Counseling office, located at the Jamestown CBOC, 608 West Third Street, Jamestown, NY, has added evening hours, effective Wednesday November 4th. T...

VA Announces Changes in Agent Orange Benefits, State Division of Veterans' Affairs Ready to Assist NY Veterans

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 06:04:56 -0400

On Tuesday, the US Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, D.C., released a significant change to Agent Orange Benefits which will affect many New York Veterans.

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Stations Benefit Counselor at Adirondack Community College

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 06:00:38 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs is pleased to announce the establishment of a Veterans Benefits Counseling office at Adirondack Community College (ACC). The office will be staffed on Mondays and Fridays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, wi...

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Establishes a Presence at the Hamburg Town Hall

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:00:46 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a Veterans Benefits Counseling office at the Hamburg Town Hall. The office will be staffed on the third Friday of each month beginning Friday, October 16th 2009, with a State Veteran...

New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs Establishes Full Time Presence at the Syracuse VA Medical Center

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:01:43 -0400

The New York State Division of Veterans' Affairs has established a Veterans Benefits Counseling office at the Syracuse VA Medical Center. The office will be manned with a full-time State Veterans Counselor and Support Staff to provide benefits cou...

State Veterans Director Welcomes Veterans and their Families to the Great New York State Fair

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 06:01:25 -0400

James D. McDonough, Jr., Director of the NYS Division of Veterans' Affairs, welcomes veterans and their families to this year's New York State Fair. The Division will be available to assist veterans and their families on Military Appreciation Day....