Joint Veterans Council in Concert with Wyoming County Veteran Services
Empowering Veterans' Lives
Welcome to our dedicated platform for veterans, where we empower you to access essential benefits and engage in dynamic community-based social activities. Our commitment is to ensure that every veteran receives the resources and support they rightfully deserve, cultivating a strong sense of belonging and camaraderie. Together, let's explore opportunities that enhance your well-being and strengthen our community, building a brighter future for all veterans.
Overview
Our Team
Services
Our Veteran Services provide comprehensive support for those who have served, assisting with filing compensation claims, accessing education benefits, and upgrading discharges. We also offer guidance on, Aid and Attendance, and benefits for surviving spouses or Dependency indemnity Compensation (DIC) and much more.
Education Benefits
Help with your furthering education after serving, answering questions and linking you with the services you deserve.
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Compensation Claims
Using a VSO to file your Compensation claim can avoid delays that come with incomplete paperwork, missing paperwork or improperly filled paperwork.
We can also track your claim and advocate for you in a more direct way to the VA
Burial and Survivor Benefits
Our Veteran Services provide essential assistance in navigating benefits that applicable to our heroes, ensuring they receive the support they deserve. Additionally, we offer guidance on selecting grave markers to honor their service and sacrifice, preserving their legacy with dignity.
Other Services Provided
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Upgraded Discharge
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Pension claims
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Aid and Attendance
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Vocational Rehab
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Healthcare Eligibility
Let us guide you in navigating the various federal, state, and local resources available to you. Our team is here to provide expert advice and ensure you have access to the support you need. Call today and make an appointment to explore how we can assist you.
Fresh Connect Coupons
To use the fresh connect checks, simply provide the fresh connect check to the merchant for the equivalent monetary value of the foods being purchased. Fresh connect checks are used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items. Just ask the Vendor if they accept these coupons when purchasing.
Each Coupon is $2.00 Value and you will receive 25 - a $50.00 total booklet. You may pick these booklets up at the office anytime - 36 Center St. Suite B2
Let our Veteran Service Officers Guide you through your Claim Process
Top 3 costly mistakes to avoid when filing a VA Claim
MISTAKE #1:
Failing to learn how the Department of Veterans Affairs decides whether to give you benefits. Many veterans think they simply fill out forms – send them in – and wait for their check. But the bureaucracy involved with getting your disability claim approved is much more complicated. The VA awards benefits only when you can prove that (1) you are eligible to receive VA benefits, (2) you have a current disability, (3) you have proof that something happened to you while you were in the service, (4) you have medical evidence linking your disability to something that happened in the service, and (5) you have medical evidence demonstrating the severity of your condition. Proving these five points is difficult.
MISTAKE #2:
Failing to submit detailed statements from your friends and family members. It is important to document your symptoms and how they have affected your life. Many veterans fail to obtain sworn statements from service buddies, friends, or family members who personally witnessed the symptoms of their disability
MISTAKE #3:
Failing to pursue your claim and, instead, just giving up. The appeal process is long and cumbersome. Add to that your disability and the financial hardship, and you may decide “It’s just not worth it.” Please don’t give up. If you meet the VA’s requirements, you have earned the right to receive disability benefits. In addition, a finding of service connection is required to secure other VA benefits such as healthcare. Letting a trained VSO help you through this process greatly increase your chances of success. Over the years we have seen that success comes to those veterans who continue to fight for their benefits