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Sullivan County, NY Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

Find veterans benefits contacts for Sullivan County, New York.

Offices for Sullivan County

Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency

New York county veterans service agencies

Type of help
Benefits and claims assistance
Location
Monticello

Veterans benefits advice and help finding a claims appointment.

Area served: Sullivan County. Physical office: Monticello, Sullivan County.

County Government Center, 100 North Street P.O. Box 5012, Monticello, NY 12701

Hours are not confirmed. Contact the provider before planning a visit.

For statewide phone and remote help, see the New York directory.

Getting help in Sullivan County

Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency appears in this guide. Call the provider to confirm the type of claims help, current appointment and meeting location.

Official service directory (opens in a new tab)

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Call (833) 387-1649

Veterans in Sullivan County

The ACS estimates about 3,480, give or take 347 civilian veterans in Sullivan County.

Among New York's 62 counties and equivalents, Sullivan County ranks 39th by its estimated number of veterans.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureSullivan CountyNew YorkUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating21 percent

the same rounded estimate as the New York share; below the national share.

21 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher6 percent

below the New York share; below the national share.

9 percent13 percent

Sullivan County has about 1,120, give or take 188 veterans 75 and older, making up 32 percent of its veterans compared with 33 percent in New York.

Veterans under 35 account for 5 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Sullivan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Women veterans account for 8 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Sullivan County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.

Income, work and education in Sullivan County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureSullivan CountyNew YorkUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$57,567 ± $5,927$52,375 ± $532$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$39,887 ± $1,726$44,412 ± $201$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over5.7% ± 2.7 points8.5% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over32.7% ± 5.9 points29.4% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6482.4% ± 8.9 points71.9% ± 0.6 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 640.7% ± 3.5 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over95.2% ± 2.1 points94.1% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over18.5% ± 5.7 points29.1% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 0.2 points

Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.

VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 2,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 3,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Sullivan County

VA reports 853 veterans in Sullivan County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent223
30 to 40 percent103
50 to 60 percent98
70 to 90 percent234
100 percent195

FY2019: 866 recipients. Change to FY2025: -13.

VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).

VA home loans in Sullivan County

In 2025, lenders reported 32 VA-backed home loans out of 1,638 home loans made in Sullivan County (2.0% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $369,000.

The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,100, give or take 203) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 712, give or take 183).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Sullivan County

VA reported about $22.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $19.8 million in medical care spending in Sullivan County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

Call to confirm hours before you go.

The second-nearest medical center to Sullivan County is Franklin Delano Roosevelt Hospital (opens in a new tab) in Montrose, NY, about 55 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside New York, in Scranton, PA, Scranton Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Sullivan County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 52 miles in a straight line from the county center.

The state registry lists New York RO (station 306) and Buffalo RO (station 307); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.

Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes

Nearest open VA national cemetery

Washington Crossing National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
830 Highland Road Newtown, PA 18940
215-222-7510

About 100.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only

St. Albans National Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
177-33 Baisley Boulevard Queens, NY 11434
718-298-8545

About 88.4 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.

Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery

New York State Veterans Cemetery - Finger Lakes (opens in a new tab)
6632 NY-96A Romulus, NY 14541
607-379-0197

About 127.5 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.

State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.

National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.

Cleanup and former military sites in Sullivan County

EPA Superfund National Priorities List

These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.

For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.

Veterans experiencing homelessness

On one night in January 2024, New York Balance of State counted 22 veterans experiencing homelessness (18 sheltered, 4 unsheltered).

NY-525 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.

The HUD workbook reports 6 veterans for the 2019 comparison. This CoC includes areas that merged after 2019.

This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.

If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.

Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is Castle Point VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 845-831-2000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.

Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Sullivan County

  • Westchester Community Opportunity Program, Inc. (WestCOP): (845) 391-0825

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Veterans treatment courts in Sullivan County

The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Sullivan County as of December 31, 2025.

These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).

Cities and towns in Sullivan County

  • Monticello (village): about 7,279 residents
  • Liberty (village): about 5,142 residents
  • Rock Hill (unincorporated community): about 2,546 residents
  • South Fallsburg (unincorporated community): about 1,914 residents
  • Fallsburg (unincorporated community): about 1,865 residents
More places (26)
  • Loch Sheldrake (unincorporated community): about 1,308 residents
  • Wurtsboro (village): about 1,243 residents
  • Wurtsboro Hills (unincorporated community): about 1,179 residents
  • Hurleyville (unincorporated community): about 1,061 residents
  • Woodridge (village): about 955 residents
  • Livingston Manor (unincorporated community): about 727 residents
  • Smallwood (unincorporated community): about 693 residents
  • Bloomingburg (village): about 680 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Roscoe (unincorporated community): about 627 residents
  • Mountain Dale (unincorporated community): about 499 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Narrowsburg (unincorporated community): about 482 residents
  • Kiamesha Lake (unincorporated community): about 469 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Barryville (unincorporated community): about 461 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Kauneonga Lake (unincorporated community): about 461 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Woodbourne (unincorporated community): about 439 residents
  • Jeffersonville (village): about 425 residents
  • Callicoon (unincorporated community): about 350 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Lake Huntington (unincorporated community): about 326 residents
  • Grahamsville (unincorporated community): about 249 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Mongaup Valley (unincorporated community): about 235 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Hankins (unincorporated community): about 225 residents
  • Hortonville (unincorporated community): about 205 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Swan Lake (unincorporated community): about 161 residents
  • Eldred (unincorporated community): about 136 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Bridgeville (unincorporated community): about 65 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • White Lake (unincorporated community): about 65 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)

Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.

Free tools and help

For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)

New York benefits

New York localities may fully exempt qualifying primary residences of veterans with permanent and total service-connected disability.

New York provides $450 annually to qualifying children of veterans who suffered at least 40 percent disability through service during specified wartime or emergency periods.

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Get ready for your appointment

  • Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
  • Any VA decision letters you have received
  • Medical records you want to discuss

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Sources and method

ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. Full method.

VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Sullivan County

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Christopher Westbrook

Attorney · Bloomingburg · NY · In your county

VA-accredited since 2013 · checked

VA accreditation number 26607

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John McAuliffe

Claims agent · Highland Falls · NY · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 50330

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Deanna Arden

Attorney · Goshen · NY · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 49995

4.2 · 72 reviews · Firm rating

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Richard Shapiro

Attorney · Goshen · NY · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2010 · checked

VA accreditation number 16157

4.5 · 55 reviews · Firm rating

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Gary Gogerty

Attorney · New Windsor · NY · About 33 miles away

VA-accredited since 2009 · checked

VA accreditation number 13451

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