Who We Are
Mission
The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS) helps Veterans and their families get the benefits they have earned through military service.
DVS offers free help with Veterans’ benefits. Our Veterans Benefits Advisors work in offices across New York State. Every advisor is a Veteran. They understand military service and the challenges Veterans and families may face.
Veterans Benefits Advisors help:
Veterans
Spouses
Children
Parents
Advisors can help you:
Fill out benefit applications
Gather required records and documents
File benefit claims
Respond to requests for more information
Appeal a denied claim
DVS also works with other state, federal, local, and private organizations. These partnerships help Veterans and their families access services such as:
Employment and job training
Education benefits
Medical care and home health services
Rehabilitation services
Financial assistance
Property tax exemptions
Our goal is to make sure Veterans and their families receive the support and benefits they deserve.
Contact the Department: (518)-474-6114 | [email protected]
Featured Programs
The agency helps with an array of local, state and federal Veterans benefits. You can learn about some of the most common ones below.