Claims Assistance¶
Generated from the gc-benefits catalog. It lists what the owner record states. It is not an eligibility decision; confirm current rules with the program.
DVS provides free benefits advising and helps claimants complete applications, obtain documentation, and file claims for Veterans’ benefits.
- Owner record:
ny/claims-assistance - Jurisdiction code:
NY - Frame:
care_recipient - Review by: 2026-11-13
- Authority: New York State Department of Veterans' Services
Offering 1: claims assistance¶
Free benefits advising, help completing applications and obtaining documentation, and assistance filing claims or appeals for Veterans’ benefits.
- Availability (owner codes):
{"intake": "unknown", "type": "unknown"}
Conditions:
- Stated condition, not checked automatically: "the claimant — whether a Veteran, spouse, child, or parent"
Access route 1.1¶
- Where: Veterans Benefits Advisor
- How: Call to speak to an advisor.
- Phone: 1-888-838-7697
Access route 1.2¶
- Where: Phone or video consultation
- How: Schedule a phone or video consultation online.
- Url: https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/[email protected]/bookings/
Access route 1.3¶
- Where: Services Office
- How: Use the office search to find a Services Office.
- Url: https://veterans.ny.gov/office-locations
Owner confirmations¶
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Evidence¶
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