CLINTON COUNTY VETERANS’ SERVICE AGENCY

 

Clinton County Veterans Service Agency
Clinton County Government Center
137 Margaret Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Phone: (518) 565-4720
Fax: (518) 565-4721

Steven W. Bowman, Director NYS Veterans Counselor
C. Wayne Evans
Tracie Reece, Veteran Counselor
Shelbie Begore, Veteran Service Aide  

 

 

 

OFFICE HOURS: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Monday – Friday)

Contact Us: Veterans@co.clinton.ny.us

Upcoming Events

Clinton County Veterans' Services

Links to other Veterans' Websites

ITEMS OF INTEREST

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The Plattsburgh VA Clinic will be moving to a new location effective April 1, 2007. 

 

 

SERVICES

The Clinton County Veterans Service Agency, along with the New York State Division of Veterans Affairs provide unsurpassed personalized service to veterans and their dependents.  There is no comparable advocacy service for that special group of New York citizens. All services are provided without charge. Strictly controlled confidentiality is maintained under penalty of law. Counselors are required to be knowledgeable in federal, state and local laws pertaining to veterans. Assistance in the following areas is provided to thousands of veterans, military personnel, and their dependents year after year:

 

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Compensation for service-connected disabilities

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Pension for non-service connected disabilities

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Compensation to family members for service-connected deaths

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Pension to family members for non-service connected deaths

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Burial benefits

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Federal grave markers

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Insurance

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Education and vocational rehabilitation

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Home loan guaranties

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Employment and reemployment

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Real property tax exemption

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Hospitalization and outpatient treatment

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Domiciliary care

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Military records corrections and military medals or awards

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Blind annuity applications

Some Veterans’ Service Agencies provide additional services unique to the needs of their particular areas such as:

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Transportation service to VA Medical Centers   (click here for schedule)

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Assistance and training for veterans’ organizations

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Information to community service organizations

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Notary service

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Assistance in obtaining legal documents (marriage, birth, military, etc)

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Cooperative programs with other agencies (employment, welfare, etc.)

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Assistance with community affairs (memorial services, job fairs, etc.)

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Homeless Veterans Outreach program for Clinton, Franklin, and Essex Counties

Within the limits of their resources, County Veterans Service Agencies continue to provide innovative services and programs to meet the new and expanding requirements of an aging veterans’ population, and those veterans returning from recent wars with new and sometimes unknown disabilities. We will hold fast to our commitment.

 

Links to other Veterans' Sites

The Federal Department of Veterans Affairs Web Site
www.va.gov  
Plattsburgh Community Base Outpatient Clinic Web Site
USDVA Outpatient Clinic
New York State Division of Veterans Affairs
www.veterans.state.ny.us 
PTSD Information
http://home.earthlink.net/~help_for_ptsd/

http://www.ptsdalliance.org/home2.html
Buddy Finders
http://www.military.com/military/locator/new/splash/?loc=L2
http://www.veteransearch.com/openingpage.htm
Jokes
http://www.capveterans.com/caprd_029.htm
Hot Topics
http://www.va.gov/hottopic/
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm
The Virtual Vietnam Veteran Wall
http://virtualwall.org
National VA Facilities
http://www.va.gov/sta/guide/home.asp?DIVISION=ALL
A New Federal Veteran Homeless Commission
http://capveterans.com/caprd_062.htm
VA Loan Information
http://www.military.com/Finance/HomeBuying/0,,66,00.html
National Cemetery Administration Home Page
http://www.cem.va.gov
Employment for Ex-Military
http://www.labor.state.ny.us/working_ny/finding_a_job/vets.htm
American Military Retirees Association
http://www.amra1973.org
North Country Vietnam Veterans Association Inc.
http://www.ncvva.org
Vermont Air National Guard
http://www.vtang.org
Clinton County American Legion
http://clintoncountylegion.tripod.com
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 179

 

                                

 

                         

 

 

 

 

 


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