The Onondaga County Legislature voted unanimously to eliminate the $500 burial fee for Onondaga County Veterans, their spouses and dependent children, ratifying a proposal made by County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II. The new law went effect May 1, 2019. Any living veteran, spouse or dependent child that has prepaid will receive a refund form in the mail. If your address has changed since your original application, please call our office 315-435-3355.
Department Mission
To obtain funding, medical treatment or nursing home care for eligible veterans, their dependents or survivors which will enable them to continue their quality of life without resorting to Social Services funding. To provide information, assistance and advocacy for claimants in actions or claims against the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or state and local veterans-related entitlements.