Benefits and Resources
Federal Benefits
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Benefit Programs for Veterans:
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Disability Compensation
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Pension
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Education and Training
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Vocational Rehabilitation
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Home Loan Guarantee
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Life Insurance
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State Benefits
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Blind Annuity
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Hunting and Fishing Licenses
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Access Pass
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Thruway Pass
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Vietnam Veterans Tuition
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Persian Gulf Veterans Tuition
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Child of Veteran Award
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Veterans Tax Exemption
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County Benefits
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Filing Claims for Benefits from Federal & State Agencies
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Filing DD-214, discharge papers & separation papers
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Assist Veteran Service Organizations
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Assist with Appeals
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Community Affairs-Memorial Services, Dedications, Ceremonies, etc.
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Referrals to other County, State & Federal Agencies
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In Home visits to assist the housebound with claims
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Links and Resources
Important Phone Numbers
- VA Regional Office (800) 827-1000
- VA Hospital - Northport (631) 261-4400
- Veteran Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 Press 1
- VA Life Insurance (800) 669-8477
- VA Home Loans (888) 768-2132 Option 1
- Vets Food Pantry (631) 924-1601
- Veteran Crisis Line (800) 273-TALK
- DAV Transportation (631) 754-7980 (2 week notice required)
- Long Island State Veterans Home (631) 444-8500
- Department of Social Services: (631) 854- 9935 Emergency after office hours (631) 854-9100
- Office of Aging (631) 853-8200
- Women Services (631) 853-8222
- Homeless Veterans, The Vets Place (631) 924-8088
- Canine Companions for Independence Wounded Veteran Initiative
Veteran's Property Tax Exemptions Application can be obtained by the Suffolk County Veteran Service Agency. Information on the exemption can be obtained by calling their town tax assessor ‘s office:
- Babylon Tax Assessor’s Office at (631) 957-3014
- Brookhaven Tax Assessor’s Office (631) 451-6300
- East Hampton Tax Assessor’s Office (631) 324-4187
- Huntington Tax Assessor’s Office at (631) 351-3226
- Islip Tax Assessor’s Office at (631) 224-5585
- Riverhead Assessor’s Office at (631) 727-3200
- Shelter Island Tax Assessor’s Office (631) 749-1080
- Smithtown Tax Assessor’s Office (631) 360-7560
- Southampton Tax Assessor’s Office at (631) 283-6020
- Southold Tax Assessor’s Office at (631) 765-1937