MISSION STATEMENT
Warren County Veterans’ Services is a team who persistently advocates for the support of all Veterans and their dependents and advises them about any/all policy and regulations that affect their daily lives.
What we do
- Assist veterans, spouses, dependents and survivors with claims to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs
- Assist with applications for pension, compensation, education, medical, burials and home loans
- Provide transportation to and from the Albany VAMC on a daily basis
- Assist with discharge records, medal and award requests
- Advocate on behalf of all Warren County veterans to ensure they receive the maximum benefits to which they are entitled to under federal, state and local law
Local/County Benefits
- Civil Service Preference
- Veteran Property Tax Exemption
- “Return the Favor” – Discount Card Program
- Transportation to and from Albany VAMC
- Assistance in obtaining discharge records & medals
State Benefits
- Civil Service Preference
- Blind Annuity Program
- Veteran Driver’s License/Custom License Plates
- Homes for Veterans (ownership)
- Park Pass, Hunting & Fishing Licenses
- Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Certification
- Tuition/Scholarship Awards
- Supplemental Burial Allowance
- (5) State Veterans’ Homes
- Gold Star Parents Annuity
- Employment & Training
Federal Benefits
- Civil Service Preference
- National Park Pass
- Homeless Veteran Programs
- VA Medical and Dental
- Compensation—Service Connected Disability
- Pension—Non-service Connected Disability (income based)
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- National Cemetery
- Burial Allowances
- Headstone-Marker
- Presidential Memorial Certificates
- Home Loan Guaranty Program
- Specially Adapted Homes
- Life Insurance
Survivors’ Benefits
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (service connected death)
- Surviving Spouse Death Pension (non-service connected death/income based benefit)
We are here to help you
Denise A. DiResta Director/CVSO
Email: direstad@warrencountyny.gov
Cindy Harris Office Specialist
Email: harrisc@warrencountyny.gov
Warren County Veteran’s Services Brochure (pdf)
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Transportation Service:
Ron J. ~ Mike ~ Ron S. ~ Pat Warren County Van Drivers
Round-trip to/from VAMC (Albany)
Monday—Friday 8am
Two pickup locations
Call to schedule: 518-761-6342
“We take care of the gas; You get there safe and fast!”
Department of Labor Veterans Representative
(518) 743-0925 Ext. 8884
Mental Health Resources Contact Albany VA or
Glens Falls Clinic 518-926-3265
Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association
Warren County Veterans Services
(518) 761-6342
Mesothelioma Veterans Center
877-450-8973