Visit the File a VA Claim page

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    DVS is ready to help veterans get the benefits they have earned. Accredited DVS staff members are helping NYC veterans and their families process Veterans Affairs (VA) claims. For support filing your VA claim, please email us at claims@veterans.nyc.gov or call 212-416-5250.
Visit the Mission: VetCheck page

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    Under the Mission: VetCheck initiative, volunteers make supportive check-in calls to New York City veterans and provide information on essential public services, COVID-19 resources, and online mental health. Mission: VetCheck is a collaboration between DVS, the Mayor's Office of ThriveNYC, New York Cares.
Visit the Request Food page

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    DVS can provide meals to veterans in need. To request food contact connect@veterans.nyc.gov or 212-416-5250.
Get NYC Certified - Photo of people standing and working together

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    DVS and the NYC Department of Small Business Services will host an online seminar on Friday, January 22nd, for veteran-owned businesses and veteran entrepreneurs. The seminar will highlight the benefits of becoming certified as an MWBE, LBE, and EBE and review contract opportunities with NYC government agencies: Register today.
    
VA Home Loan Explained - Photo of family standing in front of houses

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    DVS and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs will host an online seminar on Wednesday, January 27th, to help NYC real estate professionals understand how they can support veterans and eligible surviving spouses become homeowners. Register today.
    

Connect to Services

Visit the Housing Support Services page

Housing

Visit the Get Food Services page

Food Assistance

Visit the File a VA Claim page

VA Claims and Benefits

Visit the Employment Resources page

Employment Resources

Visit the Financial Assistance Resources page

Financial Assistance

Visit the Health Resources page

Health Services

Visit the Legal Services and Discharge Upgrades page

Legal Services and Discharge Upgrades

Visit the Military Families and Caregivers page

Military Family and Caregiver Support

What Kind of Veteran are You?

Visit the Women Veterans page

Woman Veteran

Visit the Student Veterans page

Student Veteran

Visit the Senior Veterans page

Senior Veteran

Visit the Veterans with Disabilities page

Veteran with Disability



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