Site Index   Menu Selections: General Information Our Philosophy Veterans News Our History Our Mission Benefits Statistics Vets Web Resources In 1930 the United States Congress established the Veterans Administration, or "VA", to administer the laws providing benefitsto veterans. The Veterans Administration is now the Department of Veterans Affairs. In 1933, The Board of Supervisors of Chemung County established the Chemung County Veterans Service Office to provide knowledgeable advocates to assist veterans obtain their benefits. The Board of Supervisors envisioned a local office, staffed by county employees and veterans, who would be more sympathetic to the needs of local veterans and advocate vigorously for the benefits of those veterans. The Chemung County Veterans Service Office is now the Chemung County Department of Veterans Affairs. For over 67 years, our office has served the needs of the veterans of Chemung County, and veterans from neighboring counties who conduct business or work in the county, in a confidential, compassionate and dedicated manner.     ©2002 Chemung County Government