Veterans Disability Benefits in New York

New York, known for its dynamic culture and iconic landmarks, is proudly home to more than 800,000 brave veterans. To honor their courageous service to our country, the VA offers numerous benefits to veterans who have made New York their home.

One of the primary benefits provided by the VA is the Veterans Disability program. This program provides monthly financial compensation to veterans struggling with disabilities that are linked to their military service.

How the VA Disability Program Works

Before applying for VA disability benefits, it helps to understand how the VA disability program works.

The VA uses a rating system to evaluate the medical condition. Each disability receives a percentage from 10% to 100%. A higher percentage indicates a more severe condition, leading to a larger monthly benefit payment.

Veterans usually must undergo a Compensation & Pension (C&P) exam, a medical evaluation conducted by the VA to measure the severity of a veteran's service-related disability.

For veterans with more than one disability, each one is individually rated, then combined into a single disability rating.

Eligibility Requirements for VA Disability Benefits

To qualify for VA benefits, New York veterans must meet several guidelines.

Both of these must be true:

• You have an existing condition, either physical or mental, that impacts your health, and
• Your service history includes active duty, active duty for training, or inactive duty training.

And, at least one of the following must be true:

• You incurred an injury or sickness during your military service that can be connected to your current condition. This is known as an in-service disability claim.
  
  or
  
• An existing injury or illness from before your military service worsened due to your service — called a pre-service disability claim, or
• You have a disability that is associated with your active-duty service but it only manifested after your service ended. This is known as a post-service disability claim.

The success of a VA disability claim usually hinges on having medical proof that links your health problems to your time in active service.

Detailed medical records play an important role in showing how your condition developed or worsened while you served. The more complete and comprehensive your evidence is, the better your chances of being awarded VA disability benefits.

How to Apply for VA Disability in New York

Before you apply for disability benefits, make sure to gather your necessary documents and medical evidence. This includes your military records, medical documents, and your DD214 form or other proof of your military separation.

Click here to file a VA Disability claim.

Need help? Call the VA benefits hotline: 800-827-1000

After you have collected your required documents, you're ready to apply. The best way to file a claim is online at VA.gov. Simply click on "Sign in to start your application" and follow the directions provided.

You can also mail your application or visit a VA office and deliver it in person.

To apply by mail, download and fill out the Veterans Application for Compensation and/or Pension (VA Form 21-526EZ), and mail it to:

Department of Veterans Affairs
Claims Intake Center
PO Box 4444
Janesville, WI 53547-4444

To apply in person, visit your local VA office. Don't forget to keep copies of all your documents for future reference.

The VA's processing times can vary, but it usually takes between 3-6 months to process your claim. To speed up the process, make sure your claim contains complete and accurate information.

Appeal a Denial

If you're a veteran from New York and your VA disability claim is rejected, don't worry — you can appeal the decision. Complete and submit a Notice of Disagreement form within a year from the date you got the denial notice.

Collect all your medical records, important documents, and any witness statements that might reinforce the connection between your disability and your time in service. Having strong medical evidence improves your chances of winning the appeal.

VA Benefits Available to New York Veterans

In addition to disability benefits, the VA provides several other benefits to improve the lives of veterans and their families.

New York veterans can access the following VA benefits:

• VA Loans
• VetSuccess on Campus
• Health Care
• VA Pension
• Education and Training
• VA Burial Benefits
• VA Life Insurance
• Dependents and Survivor Benefits

These VA benefits provide meaningful assistance to veterans who have bravely served our nation. If you are a New York veteran coping with health conditions related to your service, don't hesitate to apply for Veterans Disability benefits.

Disability compensation and other VA benefits help connect veterans with resources that improve their health, financial standing, and overall quality of life.

New York — VA Office Locations

Veterans Benefits Administration

Name	Address	Phone Number
Buffalo Regional Office	130 S. Elmwood Avenue Buffalo, NY 14202-2478	800-827-1000
New York Regional Office	245 W Houston St. New York, NY 10014	800-827-1000
Intake Site At Fort Drum	Fort Drum Outbased Office/ Dept of VA Fort Drum, NY 13602

National Cemetery Administration

Name	Address	Phone Number
Albany Rural Cemetery Soldiers' Lot	Cemetery Avenue Albany, NY 12204	518-581-9128
Bath National Cemetery	VA Medical Center, San Juan Avenue Bath, NY 14810	607-664-4853
Calverton National Cemetery	210 Princeton Boulevard Calverton, NY 11933	631-727-5410
Cypress Hills National Cemetery	625 Jamaica Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208	631-454-4949
Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery	200 Duell Road Schuylerville, NY 12871-1721	518-581-9128
Long Island National Cemetery	2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211	631-454-4949
Western New York National Cemetery	1254 Indian Falls Road Corfu, NY 14036	585-297-1300
Woodlawn National Cemetery	1825 Davis Street Elmira, NY 14901	607-732-5411

Veterans Health Administration

Name	Address	Phone Number
VISN 2: New York/New Jersey VA Health Care Network	130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Building 16 Bronx, NY 10468 Mailing Address: 130 W. Kingsbridge Road, Building 16 Bronx, NY 10468	718-741-4134
VA Hudson Valley Health Care System	2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548	914-737-4400
VA NY Harbor Healthcare System	423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010
VA Western New York Healthcare System	3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215	716-834-9200
Albany VA Medical Center: Samuel S. Stratton	113 Holland Avenue Albany, NY 12208	518-626-5000
Bath VA Medical Center	76 Veterans Avenue Bath, NY 14810	607-664-4000
Brooklyn Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System	800 Poly Place Brooklyn, NY 11209	718-836-6600
Canandaigua VA Medical Center	400 Fort Hill Avenue Canandaigua, NY 14424	585-394-2000
Castle Point Campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System	41 Castle Point Road Wappingers Falls, NY 12590	845-831-2000
Franklin Delano Roosevelt Campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System (Montrose)	2094 Albany Post Rd. Montrose, NY 10548	914-737-4400
James J. Peters VA Medical Center (Bronx, NY)	130 West Kingsbridge Road Bronx, NY 10468	718-584-9000
Manhattan Campus of the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System	423 East 23rd Street New York, NY 10010	212-686-7500
Northport VA Medical Center	79 Middleville Road Northport, NY 11768	631-261-4400
Syracuse VA Medical Center	800 Irving Avenue Syracuse, NY 13210	315-425-4400
VA Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia	222 Richmond Avenue Batavia, NY 14020	585-297-1000
VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo	3495 Bailey Avenue Buffalo, NY 14215	716-834-9200
St. Albans Community Living Center	179-00 Linden Blvd. & 179 Street Jamaica, NY 11425	718-526-1000
Behavioral Health Facility	620 Erie Blvd West Syracuse, NY 13204	315-425-4400
Auburn VA Outpatient Clinic	47 E. Genesee Street Auburn, NY 13021	315-294-7300
Bainbridge VA Outpatient Clinic	109 North Main Street Bainbridge, NY 13733	607-967-8590
Bay Shore Clinic	132 East Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 Mailing Address: 132 East Main Street Bay Shore, NY 11706	631-754-7978
Binghamton VA Outpatient Clinic	203 Court Street Binghamton, NY 13901	607-772-9100
CANI	19472 US Route 11 Watertown, NY 13601	315-425-4400
Carmel Community Clinic/Putnam County	1875 Route 6, Sterling Bank, (2nd Floor) Carmel, NY 10512	845-228-5291
Catskill VA Outpatient Clinic	Columbia Greene Medical Arts Building, Suite D305, 159 Jefferson Hgts Catskill, NY 12414	518-626-5240
Clifton Park VA Outpatient Clinic	963 Route 146 Clifton Park, NY 12065	518-383-8506
Dunkirk VA Outpatient Clinic	1170 Central Avenue Dunkirk, NY 14048 Mailing Address: 1170 Central Avenue Dunkirk, NY 14048	716-203-6474
East Meadow Clinic	2201 Hempstead Turnpike, Building Q East Meadow, NY 11554	631-754-7978
Eastern Dutchess Pine Plains Community Clinic	2881 Church St, Rt 199 Pine Plains, NY 12567	518-398-9240
Elmira VA Outpatient Clinic	1316 College Avenue Elmira, NY 14901	877-845-3247
Fonda VA Outpatient Clinic	2623 State Highway 30A Fonda, NY 12068	518-853-1247
Glens Falls VA Outpatient Clinic	101 Ridge Street Glens Falls, NY 12801	518-798-6066
Goshen Community Clinic	30 Hatfield Lane, Suite 204 Goshen, NY 10924	845-294-6927
Harlem Community Clinic	55 West 125th Street New York, NY 10027	646-273-8125
Jamestown VA Outpatient Clinic	321 Hazeltine Avenue Jamestown, NY 14701	716-338-1511
Kingston VA Outpatient Clinic	101 Frank Sottile Blvd Kingston, NY 12401	845-331-8322
Lockport VA Outpatient Clinic	5725 South Transit Road Lockport, NY 14094	716-438-3890
Massena VA Outpatient Clinic	6100 St. Lawrence Centre Massena, NY 13662	315-705-6666
Monroe County VA Clinic	260 Calkins Road Rochester, NY 14623	585-463-2600
Monticello Community Clinic	55 Sturgis Road Monticello, NY 12701	845-791-4936
New City Community Clinic	345 North Main Street, Upper Level New City, NY 10956	845-634-8942
Niagara Falls VA Outpatient Clinic	1300 Pine Avenue Niagara Falls, NY 14301-2300	716-862-8580
Olean VA Outpatient Clinic	VA Outpatient Clinic, 465 North Union Street Olean, NY 14760-2658	716-373-7709
Oswego VA Outpatient Clinic	437 State Route 104 E Oswego, NY 13126	315-207-0120
Patchogue Community Clinic	4 Phyllis Drive Patchogue, NY 11772	631-754-7978
Plattsburgh VA Outpatient Clinic	5180 N. Catherine Street Plattsburgh, NY 12901	518-561-6247
Port Jervis Community Clinic	150 Pike St. Port Jervis, NY 12771	845-856-5396
Poughkeepsie Community Clinic	488 Freedom Plains Rd., Suite 120 Poughkeepsie, NY 12603	845-452-5151
Riverhead Clinic	300 Center Drive Riverhead, NY 11901	631-754-7978
Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic	465 Westfall Road Rochester, NY 14620	585-463-2600
Rome - Donald J. Mitchell VA Outpatient Clinic	125 Brookley Road, Building 510 Rome, NY 13441	315-334-7100
Saranac Lake	33 Depot St. Saranac Lake, NY 12983	518-626-5237
Schenectady VA Outpatient Clinic	1346 Gerling Street, Sheridan Plaza Schenectady, NY 12308	518-346-3334
Springville	231 South Cascade Drive, Suite 107 Springville, NY 14141	716-592-2409
Staten Island Community Clinic	1150 South Ave, 3rd Floor – Suite 301 Staten Island, NY 10314	718-836-6600
Thomas B. Noonan Community Clinic (Queens)	47-01 Queens Blvd, 3rd floor, Suite 301 Sunnyside, NY 11104	718-741-4800
Tompkins/Cortland County	1451 Dryden Road Freeville, NY 13068	607-347-4101
Valley Stream Clinic	99 South Central Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580 Mailing Address: 99 South Central Avenue Valley Stream, NY 11580	631-754-7978
Watertown VA Outpatient Clinic	144 Eastern Blvd. Watertown, NY 13601	315-221-7026
Wellsville VA Outpatient Clinic	3458 Riverside Drive, Route 19 Wellsville, NY 14895	607-664-4660
West Seneca	968 Union Road West Seneca, NY 14224	716-821-7815
Westport	7426 NYS Route 9N Westport, NY 12993	518-626-5236
White Plains Community Clinic	23 South Broadway White Plains, NY 10601	718-741-4300
Yonkers Community Clinic	124 New Main St. Yonkers, NY 10701	718-741-4400
Albany Vet Center	17 Computer Drive West Albany, NY 12205	518-626-5130
Babylon Vet Center	100 West Main Street Babylon, NY 11702	631-661-3930
Binghamton Vet Center	53 Chenango Street Binghamton, NY 13901	607-722-2393
Bronx Vet Center	2471 Morris Ave., Suite 1A Bronx, NY 10468	718-367-3500
Brooklyn Vet Center	25 Chapel St. Suite 604 Brooklyn, NY 11201	718-630-2830
Buffalo Vet Center	2372 Sweet Home Road Suite 1 Amherst, NY 14228	716-862-7350
Harlem Vet Center	2279 3rd Avenue 2nd Floor New York, NY 10035	646-273-8139
Manhattan, NY Vet Center	519 8th Ave., Suite 2401 New York, NY 10018	212-951-6866
Middletown Vet Center	726 East Main Street, Suite 203 Middletown, NY 10940	845-342-9917
Nassau Vet Center	970 South Broadway Hicksville, NY 118015019	516-348-0088
Queens Vet Center	75-10B 91 Avenue Woodhaven, NY 11421-2824	718-296-2871
Rochester Vet Center	2000 S. Winton Road, Bldg 5, Suite 201 Rochester, NY 14618	585-393-7608
Staten Island Vet Center	60 Bay Street Staten Island, NY 10301	718-816-4499
Syracuse Vet Center	109 Pine Street Suite 101 Syracuse, NY 13210	315-478-7127
Watertown Vet Center	1511 Washington Street, Suite A Watertown, NY 13601	315-782-5479
Westchester Vet Center	117 East Stevens Avenue, Suite 201 Valhalla, NY 10595	914-682-6250