Veterans Service Department
Canton Human Services Building
80 State Highway 310, Suite 5
Canton, NY 13617-1495

Ph: 315-386-4754
Fx: 315-386-2948

Michael L. Boprey - Dept. Head, Section 504  Coordinator
email

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Website

Veterans Department

Veterans Benefits

• Filing Claims for:
  • Compensation
  • Pensions
  • Widow/er(s) / Survivors
  • Nursing Home Pension
• Appeals to rating decisions
• Referrals/assistance for medical care to:
  • VA Medical Center Syracuse
  • North Country VA (CBOC) Clinic in Massena
  • VA Clinic (CBOC) in Carthage
  • Prescription Assistance
  • Other Specialized programs
• Vocational Rehabilitation
• GI Bill/VEAP Educational direction
• Discharge Upgrading Directions
• VA Home Loan Program
• Replacement of Military Records/Decorations
• Home Visits for those who are:
  • Housebound
  • Under Aid and Attendance
• Burial Assistance, including:
  • Allowances
  • Flags
  • Markers/Headstones
  • Presidential Memorial
  • Certificates
• Application for Disabled (40% SCD and above) person passes for NY State Parks
• Applications for Handicapped parking permits & plates
• New York State - Conspicuous Service Cross/Star/ Medal for Merit Applications
• Assistance with NYS Annuity for Blind Veterans application