Veterans Affairs
The Susquehanna County Veterans affairs office proudly serves the Veterans of our County and their families.
Anyone with questions about the vast array of benefits available is encouraged to contact the County VA office, and we will be happy to answer your questions and provide assistance. The office is located in the County Courthouse at 31 Lake Ave. Montrose, Pa. and the office hours are Monday thru Friday from 8:30 A.M. until 4:30 P.M. except for scheduled holidays or required Certified Veterans Services Officer (VSO) training.
Individuals may also find complete information on veteran's federal benefits by visiting the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs web site at www.va.gov and state benefits at www.dmva.pa.gov/veterans/pages
Veterans in crisis or contemplating suicide may call the Veterans Crisis Line at 988 option 1 or text at 838255 for help
Finally to all our veterans, “thank you for your service” we look forward to serving you.
Veterans Corner
The Susquehanna County Veterans Affairs office writes an article once each month that is published in the “Weekender”. These articles called “Veterans Corner” provide information related to veteran’s issues and benefits. The articles are published once per month and can be found in one of the editions of the weekender which is distributed each Friday of the month. The weekender has a wide distribution in Susquehanna County. For your convenience we also make the articles available here on the County website.
Anyone with any questions about the benefits available to Veterans and their family members can call the Susquehanna County Veterans Affairs Office at (570) 278-5955.
VETERANS CORNER
Overview of Susquehanna County’s Veterans Affairs Office
Submitted By: Jeffery Mead
Susquehanna County Director of Veterans Affairs/Veterans Service Officer
Susquehanna County Veterans Affairs Office provides assist in applying for:
VA Compensation, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) for surviving spouse of Disabled Veteran (Both based on disability and service connection to disability).
VA Pension, Aid & Attendance-for home or facility aid, Survivor Pension (All income based).
Appealing VA decision (Supplemental Claim-new evidence; Higher Level Review-same evidence; Board of Veterans’ Appeal-3 dockets).
VA Health Care.
Real Estate Tax Exemption for 100% disabled Wartime Period Veterans* *as of 8-16-24: $108,046.00 income cap no longer includes VA Benefits including VA service-connected Compensation and Disability Pensions.
Veterans Temporary Assistance Program (need of one-time financial assistance for up to $1,600.00).
Military Family Relief Assistance Program (PA service members in need who are still serving in, or four years after a medical discharge from Active Duty, Reserves or National Guard).
Blind Veterans’ Pension-provides $150.00/month.
Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans’ Pension- service connected injury/disease resulting in the loss (of use) of two or more extremities with a 40% compensation rating or higher in each limb as determined and by the VA.
Put DD214 or discharge on file at County Registers office.
Obtain County Veteran ID for discounts at local businesses.
Provide flags and markers to cemeteries for Memorial Day.
Burial Benefits, government marker (usually applications come from funeral home and processed by Veterans Affairs).
Requesting Military Records and Medals.
Guidance in applying for Education Benefits including:
-DEA Chapter 35 benefits for families of service deceased Veterans or 100% service-connected Veterans and their families
-Veterans rated 30% or higher, claiming as dependents their children attending college or trade school, who are at least 18 years old, but under 23 years old
-VA's Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) program for Veterans needing employment assistance
Connecting Veterans to community Veteran organizations and resources.
Assisting homeless veterans in connecting with VA and community resources.
Upcoming Veteran Events:
Gulf War/Global War on Terror Veterans’ Support Group at Lenox VFW: Due to Labor Day, scheduled 9-5-2024 meeting is re-scheduled to 5:30 PM Monday 9-9-2024
Vietnam Support Group at Lenox VFW: Due to Labor Day, scheduled 9-5-2024 meeting is canceled, but 10:30 AM Monday 9-16-24 will meet as scheduled.
Contact Information
Veterans Affairs
Department of Veterans Affairs
31 Lake Avenue (PO Box 218)
Montrose, PA 18801
Telephone: (570) 278-5955
Fax: (570) 278-5977
Jeffery Mead, Director / VSO