If you are a veteran, or a person caring for a veteran, there may be benefits and services that can help you. Do you need help applying for a benefit? Are you considering health care services from the Veterans Administration? Are you the widow or widower of a veteran?

The Broome County Veteran's Services Agency renders a wide variety of services to veterans and their families. Service is extended to veterans of all wars and conflicts, as well as peacetime service. In addition, assistance and information is available to active duty servicemen and servicewomen and to their families.

Professional assistance and advice is given in the filing of applications for benefits under existing federal, state and local laws and regulations. It is also a primary function of the office to help veterans and their families learn about the benefits available to them through the Department of Veterans Affairs. From educational benefits to burial benefits, from help getting a disability pension to help getting replacements of military medals, the Veteran's Service Agency can make the process easier for you.

The Office for Aging invites all interested veterans and their caregivers to come hear Brian Vojtisek, Director of the Broome County Veteran's Service Agency, talk about “What Everyone Should Know about Veterans' Benefits” on Wednesday, June 11, from 6:00 to 7:45 pm at the Broome West Senior Center. The center is located at 2801 Wayne Street in Endwell. Time will be allowed for questions and handouts will be provided

The Veteran's Service Agency is located in the Edwin L. Crawford County Office Building on Hawley Street in Binghamton. Veterans and others may make appointments for a Monday or a Wednesday by calling 607.778.2147. Visitors are seen without an appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays, but are advised to call first to be sure a counselor is available.

Advance registration is requested. Please call the Office for Aging at 607.778.2411 with questions or to register.