Schuyler County Government

Veterans' Service Agency

Phone - (607) 535-2091 Fax - (607) 535-6584

Joan E. Scott, Director, Veterans Service Officer - email
Jeff Pelchy, Veterans Service Officer
Human Services Complex
323 Owego Street, Unit 2, Montour Falls, NY 14865
Mon., Tues., Wed. & Fri. 9 am - 1 pm, Thurs 3 pm - 7 pm

Mission Statement

Schuyler County Veterans Service Agency is committed to providing assistance to our Schuyler County veterans and members of the armed forces as well as their dependents and survivors through the pursuance of veterans benefits at the County, State and Federal levels and referrals to other agencies for possible assistance.

This is done to promote better physical and mental health, improve quality of life and to ensure every veteran or dependent receives the benefits they are entitled to.

By meeting our mission we provide the following:

Specialized maximum assistance to veterans, their dependents and servicemen in all matters pertaining to the problems of the veterans and their families. This includes counseling on benefits and entitlements of veterans and their families under Federal, State and Local Laws that provide special services, benefits or preference. Assistance provided in completing and processing claims for education, compensation, pension, medical, vocational rehabilitation, real property tax exemptions, government insurance, home loans, and numerous other Federal, State and Local entitlements.

"Serving the needs of our Veterans and their dependents"

Please Note

No matter where a veteran lives, when they return home from deployment, they will be able to easily access accurate information on services and benefits through the NYS Veterans Affairs’ “What’s Next” website. In an effort to make access to services simpler, a “no wrong door” policy is being developed. Click here is Visit the NYS Veteran's Website

Joan E. Scott, Director is affiliated with several County Veterans groups including, but not limited to, AMVETS Post 2278, American Legion Posts 555, 676 and 1208 also VFW Post 2674. If you should need contact information for any of these groups please contact the Veteran Service Agency at (607)535-2091.

Vets Eagle
(Photo courtesy of the OdessaFile.com)

The Schuyler County Veterans Memorial was completed in the Summer of 2006 at the American Legion Memorial Park near Odessa, NY on NYS Route 228. The focal point of the Memorial is a bronze eagle (pictured above) mounted on a base approximately 4’ tall. The monument is surrounded by granite bricks that can be purchased to honor a Schuyler County Veteran. This Memorial serves as a place to congregate, contemplate, reflect and pay tribute. There are several ways to contribute to the memorial park’s success including purchasing a brick, making a monetary donation or even volunteering your time. Donation forms can be found at the Veterans Service Agency. For more information please contact Director Smith at (607)535-2091.

If you have lost or misplaced your separation papers/DD214 it is possible we may have a copy on file in the office for you. Our offices stores thousands of Schuyler County Veterans’ records from WWII to now. If we don’t have it here we can help you obtain a copy from the National Personnel Records Center.

Benefits also are offered to those who received an expeditionary medal for service in: