The County Veterans' Service Agency counsels and assists veterans and their dependents in areas such as pension and compensation, health and medical, rehabilitation, educational and life insurance services. The agency advocates on behalf of all Cayuga County veterans to ensure they receive the maximum benefits to which they are entitled under federal, state and local law. The County Veterans' Service Agency actively assists veterans in pursuing claims for burial benefits, disability compensation, pension benefits, real property tax exemptions and other benefits. Presentation to veterans' organizations and civic groups keep veterans informed of agency functions and new laws affecting their benefits.

Services: The Cayuga County Veterans Service Agency handles claims for war and peace-time veterans and dependents as follows: Home loans, Education, Hospitalization, Medical, Compensation, Pension, Death Benefits, Apprenticeship, On-Job-Training, Re-employment, Insurance, Legal, Personal.

Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Summer Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. July & August
Phone: (315) 253-1281
Email:   veterans@co.cayuga.ny.us
Directions: map #11

Updated: 02/3/2010