NYS Veterans Official NY App 3.0.2

The New York State Department of Veterans’ Services (DVS or Department) stands as an ardent advocate for New York’s Veterans and their families, both as individuals and as a collective entity, to ensure they obtain the benefits entitled by law for their service in the United States Armed Forces.

• VA compensation for service-connected disabilities
• Compensation to family members for service-connected disabilities
• Non-service-connected disability pension
• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
• New York State Gold Star Parent Annuity
• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
• Death pension for surviving dependents
• New York State Gold Star Parent Annuity
• New York State Restoration of Honor Act Benefits
• New York State Blind Annuity
• New York State Supplemental Burial Allowance
• Medical Care
• Burial benefits and grave markers
• Life insurance
• Education and vocational rehabilitation
• Home loan guarantee
• Military Records
• Real property tax exemption

We further extend our support by preparing and submitting appeals for VA decisions. To access our services or obtain guidance, please contact our toll-free information and referral hotline at 1-888-VETS-NYS (1-888-838-7697) to be directed to the nearest Veterans Benefits Advisor Office.