The Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency announced that it is hosting a Veterans Disability Claims Clinic to be held next week, offering Veterans and their families an opportunity to simplify the process of preparing and submitting claims for benefits they have earned. The clinic is designed to make navigating the claims process more accessible and less overwhelming for those who served our country.
“Filing a disability claim can be a daunting and complex process,” said Schenectady County Legislator Holly Vellano, Chair of the Military Affairs & Veterans Committee. “This clinic provides Veterans and their families with streamlined, one-on-one assistance to help them access the benefits they’ve rightfully earned through their service.”
The clinic will be held on:
Date: Thursday, January 30, 2025
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hon. Karen B. Johnson (Central) Library, McChesney Room
Address: 99 Clinton Street, Schenectady, NY 12305
Appointments are required for this event. Veterans and their families are encouraged to call (518) 377-2423 with any questions or to schedule an appointment.
Required Documents
To ensure the claims process is as efficient as possible, Veterans should bring the following documents to their appointment:
- DD214 or military discharge paperwork
- Current diagnosis and treatment records
- Nexus letters (statements from medical providers indicating the probability of a service-related disability)
- Marriage license or certificate and spouse’s Social Security number (if applicable)
- Birth certificates and Social Security numbers for children under 18 (if applicable)
- Direct deposit slip or voided check
- Personal and/or lay statements describing how the service-related condition impacts occupational and social life
For additional information about the clinic or other services available to Veterans, contact the Schenectady County Veterans Service Agency at (518) 377-2423.
Veterans Service Agency
Our Veteran Service Agency provides comprehensive assistance to veterans, guiding them through the Department of Veterans Affairs and advising them on available benefits tailored to their service. From aiding in benefit applications to addressing queries and tracking claims through the VA system, the VSA works to help veterans receive the support they deserve.
https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/veterans
Veterans Peer-to-Peer Network
Discover Schenectady County's PFC Joseph Dwyer program, a local initiative committed to offering peer support to our veteran community. Collaborating with various local organizations and programs, the Dwyer program ensures accessibility by meeting veterans where they are. Through hosting meetings and organizing activities, this program welcomes individuals who have served, irrespective of their veteran status, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for all.
https://www.schenectadycountyny.gov/vetpeernetwork
Honor A Veteran Program
The Honor-A-Veteran program is a collaboration between Schenectady County’s Veterans Service Agency and the County’s Honor-A-Veteran Committee to honor veterans who were either born in or currently reside in Schenectady County.