Veterans’ Services

Overview

The mission of the Oneida County Veterans’ Service Agency is to provide entitlement information and advocacy assistance to military personnel, military veterans, and to their dependents in matters relating to veteran’s law.  Our expert counseling staff prepares, presents and prosecutes claims ranging from monthly compensation and pension income, education benefits, burial benefits, health care, nursing home care, vocational rehabilitation, tax exemption, military discharge review and upgrades, home loan guarantees, blind annuity, and much more.  Our office works closely with other agencies within the Federal, State and County.

Events/Outreach

*Feb 14th, 2026 (Saturday)
  Breakfast at the Utica Elks
  9AM-11AM

*Feb 25th, 2026 (Wednesday)
  174th Attack Wing in Syracuse
  12PM-4PM

Schedule

Utica

8:30am-4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays APPOINTMENTS ONLY Brandon Olsen. 315-798-5830

Email: Bolsen@oneidacountyny.gov (Can make appointments via email)

Rome

Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 APPOINTMENTS ONLY! Walk-in hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm. 315-336-4270.

Rome Email: veterans@oneidacountyny.gov (Can make appointments via email)
Rome Fax is 315-336-3325.

Senior Veteran Service Officer: Daniel Goewey

Veteran Service Officer: John A Jones

Veteran Service Officer: Brandon Olsen Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 8:30-4:30.