Westchester County, New York

Benefits

Benefits

Veterans benefits applies to programs of benefits and services administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), in accordance with criteria authorized by Congress and set forth in Title 38, United States Code, "Veterans Benefits" (38 USC). Specific entitlement and eligibility requirements are set forth in Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations, "Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans Relief."

Monetary benefits to veterans and their dependents are tax-exempt and may be classified into three general categories: Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation and Pension.

We can advise and assist veterans in filing for benefits and cutting through the red tape. Our office staff includes two certified Veterans Service Officers and a network of people, agencies and other support functions to help veterans and their families.

The County Veterans Service Officers serve as liaisons assisting veterans and their families. County Veterans Service Officers are authorized to present claims for further development, institute appeals from VA decisions and follow through to final representative.

Overview of Benefits

A summary of the various benefits you may be entitled to as a veteran or as relative of a veteran.

Who’s Eligible

In most cases, to be eligible for federal, state or local benefits as a veteran you must have an honorable discharge. Find out if you are eligible for veteran benefits.

Disability Compensation

If you are disabled by injury or disease incurred or aggravated during active military service, you may be eligible for monetary compenstation. Find out more.

Discharge Protection

The Veterans Service Agency can assist veterans in filing for their discharge records (DD214), and place them on file in the Westchester County Clerk's office for safe keeping.

ID Card Enrollment

Veterans Identification Card Day is a convenient service for veterans enrolling in the V.A. Healthcare System. Once a month you can receive help completing the financial statement and annual income questionnaire. Check back for new dates.

Property Tax Exemptions

As a veteran, you may be eligible for reductions in your local property taxes. This varies from community-to-community.

Find out more information regarding your pension. Veterans with low incomes who are permanently and totally disabled may be eligible for monetary support if they have 90 days or more of active military service, at least one day of which was during a period of war.

Burial Benefits

Veterans are eligible for burial benefits in a VA National Cemetery. Benefits include the grave site and headstone or marker, among other things.

Other State and Federal Benefits

As a veteran, you may be eligible for additional benefits.