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NYC DVS VA Claims Unit
Official page for NYC DVS VA Claims Unit, provided by NYC Department of Veterans’ Services.NYC Department of Veterans’ Services
Veterans
Housing assistance, healthcare coordination, benefits counseling, veteran employment and more.
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Vallone Veteran Resource Center Initiative
Official page for Vallone Veteran Resource Center Initiative, provided by NYC DVS / City Council / VFW.NYC DVS / City Council / VFW
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NYS Veterans Benefits Advisor Claims Assistance
Our Veterans Benefits Advisors, all Veterans themselves, will gladly prepare and file your claim.NYS Department of Veterans’ Services
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VA Disability Compensation
Official page for VA Disability Compensation, provided by US Department of Veterans Affairs.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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NYS Veterans Tuition Award
Tuition Award for veterans with at least four years of active duty service and combat veterans pursuing an undergraduate, graduate degree or participating vocational training program.NYS HESC
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NYS Blind Annuity Program
Apply for a Blind Annuity to receive monthly payments if you are legally blind and meet eligibility requirements.NYS Department of Veterans’ Services
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VA Veterans Burial Allowance
Find out how to get Veterans burial allowances (sometimes called “Veterans death benefits”) to help cover some of the costs of the burial, funeral, and plot or interment. You can also get reimbursed (paid back) for the cost of transporting a Veteran’s remains for burial in a national cemetery.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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NYS Supplemental Burial Allowance
New York State offers surviving family members a Supplemental Burial Allowance of up to $6,000.NYS Department of Veterans’ Services
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VA Annual Clothing Allowance
If you are a Veteran with a service-connected disability who uses a prosthetic or orthopedic device or skin medication that damages your clothing, you may be able to get money each year to help you buy new clothes. This is called an annual clothing allowance. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible and how to apply.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Automobile Allowance and Adaptive Equipment
If you have a disability related to your service that prevents you from driving, you may be able to get money to help you buy or change a vehicle so you can drive. Types of vehicles covered by VA automobile allowance include cars, vans, motor homes, commercial trucks, and farm machines like tractors. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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NYS Gold Star Families Annuity
The Gold Star Families Annuity Program Benefit pays an annuity to each Gold Star parent of a deceased Servicemember.NYS Department of Veterans’ Services
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Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife)
Get answers to common questions about Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife). Learn how to apply, make payments, restart coverage, and how VALife compares to Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance (S-DVI).US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Veterans Pension
Find out how to apply for tax-free VA pension benefits as a Veteran.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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Post-9/11 GI Bill Education Benefits
Find out how to apply for the GI Bill and other VA education benefits as a Veteran, service member, or qualified family member.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Dependency and Indemnity Compensation
If you’re the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a service member who died in the line of duty, or the survivor of a Veteran who died from a service-related injury or illness, you may be able to get a tax-free monetary benefit called Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (D.I.C.). Find out if you can get VA benefits or compensation.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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NYC Veterans Property Tax Exemption
Official page for NYC Veterans Property Tax Exemption, provided by NYC Department of Finance.NYC Department of Finance
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NYS MERIT Scholarship
Learn how and when residents can apply for a Military Enhanced Recognition Incentive and Tribute (MERIT) Scholarship through the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation.NYS HESC
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NYS Regents Awards for Children of Deceased and Disabled Veterans
Scholarships for students whose parent served in the U.S. Armed Forces during specified times of war or national emergency.NYS HESC
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NYS Lifetime Liberty Pass
Lifetime Liberty Pass permits free vehicle entry to qualified NY State Veterans & Gold Star Parents, Spouses, or Children.NYS Parks
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IDNYC Veteran Designation
Official page for IDNYC Veteran Designation, provided by NYC IDNYC.NYC IDNYC
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VA Aid and Attendance / Housebound Pension
VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors. If you need help with daily activities, or you’re housebound, find out if you qualify.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Special Monthly Compensation
VA special monthly compensation (SMC) is a higher rate of compensation that we pay to Veterans as well as their spouses, surviving spouses, and parents with certain needs or disabilities. Find the 2026 special monthly compensation rates that may apply to you.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA Beneficiary Travel Reimbursement
Eligible Veterans and caregivers can submit travel reimbursement claims for travel to and from approved healthcare appointments. These claims can include mileage and other travel expenses. Find out if you’re eligible and how to file a claim.US Department of Veterans Affairs
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VA CHAMPVA Family Health Coverage
If you’re the spouse, dependent, or survivor of a Veteran who meets certain service-connected disability requirements, you may qualify for healthcare benefits through the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA). Find out if you qualify for CHAMPVA and how to apply on this page.Already enrolled in CHAMPVA? Learn more about getting care and finding providersUS Department of Veterans Affairs