Below is a partial listing of some of the services that the Erie County Department of Veteran Services offers veterans and their families. Due to the nature and complexity of the forms involved, we offer one-on-one assistance and guidance for all veterans.
Please contact the Erie County Department of Veteran Services for understanding eligibility and assistance when filing claims. We are here to assist you.
Pension and Compensation
- Service-Connected Disability Compensation
- Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC)
- Aid and Attendance Benefits
- Non Service-Connected Disability Pension
- Survivor’s Pension
Death Benefits
- County burial allowance
- Federal burial allowance
- Grave Marker and Cemetery Flags
Health Benefits
- VA Medical Center enrollment
- Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs (CHAMPVA)
Pennsylvania State Benefits
- Real Estate Tax Exemption for Disabled Veterans
- Veterans Temporary Assistance Aid
- Amputee and Paralyzed Veterans Pension
- Blind Veterans Pension
- Educational Gratuity Benefit
- Military Family Relief Assistance Program
Other Services
- Obtaining military medals and decorations
- Obtaining DD-214/Discharge and military records
- Recording and Retrieval of discharge papers (DD-214)
- Information and referral
Home Buying and Improvements
Involvement/Outreach Programs
- Veterans Treatment Court
- Recruitment of Mentors for Veterans Treatment Court