Fighting for Veterans

26th District Veterans Advisory Board

To better explore ways to improve veterans services and advance key legislative initiatives, Congressman Lee has established an advisory board comprised of more than 40 veterans and veteran family members from all seven counties of the 26th district. 

Congressman Lee holds meeting with his Veterans advisory board discuss ways to improve VA services

After announcing the panel's formation, Congressman Lee said, "I am honored that these distinguished veterans and veteran family members have agreed to volunteer their time to provide first-hand insights on how we can better meet the needs of Western New York’s veterans. We have more than 50,000 veterans living here in the 26th district, and I am personally committed to ensuring that each of them – and their families – have access to the services they deserve and the benefits they have earned.”

The advisory board held its first meeting on May 28, 2009 at the Batavia VA Medical Center.

• Meet the 26th District Veterans Advisory Board

Support for Military Families

In light of recent tragic events at Camp Liberty, I wanted to be sure WNY veterans knew about the services offered at http://www.wnymilitaryfamily.com/. In Western New York there are about 20,000 active service personnel, reservists or retired military. The number of individuals touched by their dedication is many times more.  This site hopes to serve those touched by separation, with quick ways to help you get in touch with local individuals who can offer a listening ear or perhaps share their own experiences and (if needed) point you to other local resources.

Disabled American Veterans

The 1.2 million-member Disabled American Veterans (DAV) is a non-profit charity dedicated to building better lives for America’s disabled veterans and their families. With our brave Americans leaving the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan, the DAV’s services and advocacy are as relevant and critical today as in any time in our nation’s history.

Frequently Asked Questions

• How can I contact the Department of Veterans Affairs?
• How can I get education benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill?
• How can I get medical benefits?
• How can I get information on suicide prevention?
• How can I get a home loan?
• How can I get life insurance?
• How can I get vocational rehabilitation and employment benefits?
• How can I get survivor benefits?
• What drug benefits are available?
• How can I get a copy of my military records?
• How can I apply for a medal, award, or decoration that I earned while in the service?

Veterans services in and around Western New York

• Erie County Department of Veterans Affairs
• Veterans Outreach Center
• VA Western New York Healthcare System at Batavia
• Monroe County Veterans Service Agency
• Buffalo Regional Office
• Buffalo Vet Center
• VA Western New York Healthcare System at Buffalo
• Canandaigua VA Medical Center
• Dunkirk VA Outpatient Clinic
• Jamestown VA Outpatient Clinic
• Lackawanna VA Outpatient Clinic
• Lockport VA Outpatient Clinic
• Olean VA Outpatient Clinic
• Rochester Vet Center
• Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic
• Warsaw Community Based Outpatient Clinic
• Wyoming County Veteran's Service Agency