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Originated in 1926, The Erie County Veterans Service Agency was the first of its kind in the State of New York. Due to the increased demand for such services, and accelerated by World War II, the Agency became a part of the County Government on January 1, 1945. Since that time, this office has provided service to many thousands of veterans and their dependents, residing in Erie County.
Operating as usual
COVID19 Vaccine Clinic PLEASE SHARE
4/23 Friday
Univera Healthcare
205 Park Lane
1-800-385 3130
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COVID19 Vaccine Clinic PLEASE SHARE
4/23 Friday
Univera Healthcare
205 Park Lane
1-800-385 3130
https://kinneydrugs.as.me/univeracommunityconnector
Find a VA facility near you.
https://www.va.gov/find-locations?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VAntage??
Find a VA medical center, clinic, hospital, national cemetery, or VA regional office near you. You can search by city, state, postal code, or service. You'll get wait times and directions.
The Buffalo VA is now vaccinating all veterans, caregivers, and spouses.
https://www.buffalo.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
The Buffalo VA is now vaccinating all veterans, caregivers, and spouses.
https://www.buffalo.va.gov/services/covid-19-vaccines.asp
Top 20 VetResources in 2020
Access to military exchanges, national parks, free audio books, internet discounts, even free flights... this is one list you want to check out!
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82885/top-veterans-resources-2020/
The top Veterans resources of 2020 includes discounted internet, free hunting licenses, audiobooks, National Parks access, even access to commissaries.
Women’s Health Transition Training
Transitioning from service? She Wears the Boots podcasts offers tips from women who have served and who have experience with VA services. Learn what VA can do for you.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82521/vas-womens-health-transition-training-brings-information-transitioning-service-women/
In 2020, the Women’s Health Transition Training program taught more than 150 training sessions to installations across all military branches.
Connect with other Veterans now
RallyPoint is a free online social network for U.S. Military and Veterans.
https://www.rallypoint.com/registrations/step1
No-cost, short-term aid for caregivers
VA & Elizabeth Dole Foundation expand Respite Relief for Military & Veterans Caregivers: help with companionship, cooking, exercising, grooming, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, transportation, & more.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77676/support-veteran-caregivers-covid-19/
Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers 40,000 hours of free home health care to more than 1,600 Veteran caregiver families.
The Pain Management Collaboratory (PMC)
Closing the Gap between Science & Clinical Practice in Pain Management
The PMC has 11 clinical trials that study non-drug approaches for pain management & common co-occurring conditions in Military/Veterans.
https://painmanagementcollaboratory.org/
Statement on Racial InjusticeThe PMC is committed to addressing such barriers to high quality pain care for African Americans and other racial and ethnic minority groups as we conduct and disseminate our research. Learn more about the barriers and our committment to equality.The IASP Revises Definit...
Maximize your GI Bill Benefits
Compare the best school or college for your goals and get tips from some of your 2.2M fellow GI Bill recipients.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82580/federal-tools-help-maximize-gi-bill-education-benefits/
Transitioning to civilian life takes research, planning and the right tools. One of the most powerful tools you have is the GI Bill ®.
From employment to education benefits and beyond, you can count on VA to provide you with the benefits you’ve earned
https://www.choose.va.gov/
Welcome to ChooseVA
Solid Start is Calling
You’ve answered the call to serve, now you should answer VA’s call to serve you!
VA’s Solid Start can help you access the benefits that best suit your needs.
https://www.benefits.va.gov/transition/solid-start.asp
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
Women Veterans Forum with Pam Powers – VA Dpty Sec Pam Powers hosted a forum on Facebook for women veterans with leaders from the Center for Women Veterans, VHA, & VBA, answering questions from women veterans, including Lynn Magistrale, WNY Heroes.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=297880981644709
Revised EEOC Pubs on the Employment of Disabled Veterans
EEOC Efforts for Disabled Veterans https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/eeoc-efforts-veterans-disabilities?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Your Employment Rights Under the ADA: Veterans Guide
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/understanding-your-employment-rights-under-americans-disabilities-act-guide-veterans?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Veterans & the ADA: Employers Guide
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/veterans-and-americans-disabilities-act-guide-employers?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Caring for our veterans returning from service is not only an expression of gratitude but a moral obligation. This includes a responsibility to ensure that veterans have opportunities to participate in the workforce and realize their dreams. And it clears the way for every one of us to contribute to...
You may also be eligible for VA health care. Enroll today!
https://www.choose.va.gov/health/
ChooseVA and get started at VA. Learn about your benefits
Racism In The Military Justice System – This video features Richard Brookshire, Black Veterans Project; COL Don Christensen, Protect Our Defenders; MAJ Coretta Gray, former USAF JAG discussing past & present realities for Black service members.
https://www.scpr.org/events/2020/12/10/2880/vets-2020
As the country confronts its history of systemic racism, the military is facing its own reckoning.
Find a VA facility near you.
https://www.va.gov/find-locations?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VAntage??
Find a VA medical center, clinic, hospital, national cemetery, or VA regional office near you. You can search by city, state, postal code, or service. You'll get wait times and directions.
1-800-MyVA411 (1-800-698-2411), a single access point to all VA contact centers.
24 hours-a-day, to serve Veterans, their families, caregivers & survivors.
Veterans & their families can still call the Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 x1 or text 838255.
10 New VA Resource Guides for Veterans and Their Families
https://www.va.gov/welcome-kit/
Whether you’re just getting out of the service or you’ve been a civilian for years now, the VA Welcome Kit can help guide you to the benefits and services you’ve earned.
NYS Div. of Veterans Services is seeking a location for Establishing NY’s First State-Owned Veterans Cemetery.
Sees RFI# 2456
https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/
https://veterans.ny.gov/
https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/bid-opportunities
Responses due 3-18 2pm
The current list of bid opportunities for NYS centralized contracts.
Women Veteran Author Panel
3-17 12-1:30pm
The panel will highlight 4 women veteran authors from a variety of genres & their life experiences.
Panelists: Pamela Brodman, Diane Carlson Evans, Kelly Kennedy, & Maggs Vibo.
Hosted by CNAS
https://cnas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4d3IoOwvT0a-udTNYZNggQ
Please join CNAS for a conversation for our annual women veteran author panel. In this panel discussion, we will highlight four women veteran authors from a variety of genres and their life experiences. The panelists will include Pamela Brodman, Diane Carlson Evans, Kelly Kennedy, and Maggs Vibo. Th...
Maximize your GI Bill Benefits
Compare the best school or college for your goals and get tips from some of your 2.2M fellow GI Bill recipients.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82580/federal-tools-help-maximize-gi-bill-education-benefits/
Transitioning to civilian life takes research, planning and the right tools. One of the most powerful tools you have is the GI Bill ®.
Connect with other Veterans now
RallyPoint is a free online social network for U.S. Military and Veterans.
https://www.rallypoint.com/registrations/step1
Women’s Health Transition Training
Transitioning from service? She Wears the Boots podcasts offers tips from women who have served and who have experience with VA services. Learn what VA can do for you.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82521/vas-womens-health-transition-training-brings-information-transitioning-service-women/
In 2020, the Women’s Health Transition Training program taught more than 150 training sessions to installations across all military branches.
Top 20 VetResources in 2020
Access to military exchanges, national parks, free audio books, internet discounts, even free flights... this is one list you want to check out!
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82885/top-veterans-resources-2020/
The top Veterans resources of 2020 includes discounted internet, free hunting licenses, audiobooks, National Parks access, even access to commissaries.
NYS Div. of Veterans Services is seeking a location for Establishing NY’s First State-Owned Veterans Cemetery.
Sees RFI# 2456
https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/
https://veterans.ny.gov/
https://ogs.ny.gov/procurement/bid-opportunities
Responses due 3-18 2pm
The current list of bid opportunities for NYS centralized contracts.
Women’s Health Transition Training
Transitioning from service? She Wears the Boots podcasts offers tips from women who have served and who have experience with VA services. Learn what VA can do for you.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/82521/vas-womens-health-transition-training-brings-information-transitioning-service-women/
In 2020, the Women’s Health Transition Training program taught more than 150 training sessions to installations across all military branches.
No-cost, short-term aid for caregivers
VA & Elizabeth Dole Foundation expand Respite Relief for Military & Veterans Caregivers: help with companionship, cooking, exercising, grooming, light housekeeping, mobility assistance, transportation, & more.
https://www.blogs.va.gov/VAntage/77676/support-veteran-caregivers-covid-19/
Partnership between VA and Elizabeth Dole Foundation offers 40,000 hours of free home health care to more than 1,600 Veteran caregiver families.
US contractor dies in rocket attack at Iraq air base
https://abc7.com/iraq-military-base-rockets-ain-al-asad-airbase-iran-attack-iraq-syria-border/10384940/
At least 10 rockets targeted a military base in western Iraq that hosts U.S.-led coalition troops on Wednesday, the coalition and the Iraqi military said.
Women Veteran Author Panel
3-17 12-1:30pm
The panel will highlight 4 women veteran authors from a variety of genres & their life experiences.
Panelists: Pamela Brodman, Diane Carlson Evans, Kelly Kennedy, & Maggs Vibo.
Hosted by CNAS
https://cnas.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_4d3IoOwvT0a-udTNYZNggQ
Please join CNAS for a conversation for our annual women veteran author panel. In this panel discussion, we will highlight four women veteran authors from a variety of genres and their life experiences. The panelists will include Pamela Brodman, Diane Carlson Evans, Kelly Kennedy, and Maggs Vibo. Th...
WNY National Cemetery Memorial Council Officers Selected
The Council will coordinate ceremonies & events with the cemetery staff to provide support that honors the memory of those being interned.
William Joyce
585.815.7905
[email protected]
WNY National Cemetery Memorial Council Officers Selected
The Council will coordinate ceremonies & events with the cemetery staff to provide support that honors the memory of those being interned.
William Joyce
585.815.7905
[email protected]
Revised EEOC Pubs on the Employment of Disabled Veterans
EEOC Efforts for Disabled Veterans https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/eeoc-efforts-veterans-disabilities?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Your Employment Rights Under the ADA: Veterans Guide
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/understanding-your-employment-rights-under-americans-disabilities-act-guide-veterans?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Veterans & the ADA: Employers Guide
https://www.eeoc.gov/laws/guidance/veterans-and-americans-disabilities-act-guide-employers?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Caring for our veterans returning from service is not only an expression of gratitude but a moral obligation. This includes a responsibility to ensure that veterans have opportunities to participate in the workforce and realize their dreams. And it clears the way for every one of us to contribute to...
Women Veterans Forum with Pam Powers – VA Dpty Sec Pam Powers hosted a forum on Facebook for women veterans with leaders from the Center for Women Veterans, VHA, & VBA, answering questions from women veterans, including Lynn Magistrale, WNY Heroes.
https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=297880981644709
From employment to education benefits and beyond, you can count on VA to provide you with the benefits you’ve earned
https://www.choose.va.gov/
Welcome to ChooseVA
Solid Start is Calling
You’ve answered the call to serve, now you should answer VA’s call to serve you!
VA’s Solid Start can help you access the benefits that best suit your needs.
https://www.benefits.va.gov/transition/solid-start.asp
Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
95 Franklin St, Ste 800
Buffalo, NY
14202
MISSION To insure that every veteran in the county is registered in the VA System and is fully aware of all the benefits that they have earned. To make veterans an economic force in education, employment and business development. SERVICE OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES The Director and his staff are passionate, caring, and concerned representatives and, as such are able to present claims for further development, institute appeals from Veterans Administration decisions, and follow through to final disposition with representation in Washington. In this manner, the Office of Veterans Services offers a personalized service not available from other sources. Erie County Veteran Service Officers will help you navigate the Department of Veterans Affairs' bureaucracy, and our services are free. We will help with gathering the information necessary to support a claim, filing the claim, and tracking the claim through the VA system. We can also assist with filing appeals for denied claims. We strongly recommend that you make use of the services provided by County Veterans Service Officers. Our expertise can help you avoid the pitfalls and delays that missing paperwork or improperly filled out claim forms can cause. In addition to the normal benefits provided by law to survivors of deceased veterans, this is the only agency charged with and responsible for processing, at county expense, of the burial of indigent veterans and next-of-kin of veterans. Helpful Representatives (716) 858-6363
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
Pension Screening & Advocacy
Diasability Compensation Screening & Advocacy
General Veterans Questions
Referral Service
Veterans Employment Issues
Veterans Education Issues
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1972 – The last U.S. ground combat unit in South Vietnam, the Third Battalion, Twenty-First Infantry, departs for the United States. https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-u-s-ground-combat-unit-departs-south-vietnam . https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/last-u-s-ground-combat-unit-departs-south-vietnam
On this date in 1775 – The Quartermaster Corps, originally designated the Quartermaster Department, was established on June 16, 1775. https://www.armystudyguide.com/content/Branch_Insignia/Branch_Insignia_Information/quartermaster-corps.shtml
1942 – Coast Guard was designated as a service of the Navy. https://www.uscg.mil//
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, VA Disability Compensation, and VA Pension. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, and their Community Involvement. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
1988 – The Air Force Arial Achievement Medal, was established by the Secretary of the Air Force. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aerial_Achievement_Medal
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, VA Disability Compensation, and VA Pension. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, and their Community Involvement. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, VA Disability Compensation, and VA Pension. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
This is a short video (it may not play in IE) on ECVSA, and their Community Involvement. Please contact us for more information 858-6363.
On this date in 1775 – The Quartermaster Corps, originally designated the Quartermaster Department, was established on June 16, 1775. https://www.armystudyguide.com/content/Branch_Insignia/Branch_Insignia_Information/quartermaster-corps.shtm
Edward A. Rath County Office Building
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95 Franklin Street, Room 651Erie County Commission on the Status of Women
Rath Building, 95 Franklin StErie County Parks, Recreation & Forestry
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92 Franklin StErie County Legislature Democratic Caucus
92 Franklin StBuffalo Police Benevolent Association (PBA)
74 Franklin St
Erie Canal Harbor Development Corporation
95 Perry St, Ste 500
65th Detachment, 10th Area Command, New York
27 Masten Avenue
Buffalo Permit and Inspection Services
65 Niagara Square
The Parent Network Of WNY Military and Vetera
1000 Main St
West Ferry/Main Renovation, an ABC Empire Sta
Main and West Ferry
City of Buffalo, Division of Citizens Service
218 City Hall
New York Army National Guard - Buffalo,NY
27 Masten Ave