Veterans’ Services

Flag delivery has begun. The estimated completion time for the County is May 20, 2026. Any questions should be directed to the Oneida County Veterans Service Agency at 315-336-4270.

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

Schedule

Utica

8:30am-4:30pm Tuesdays and Thursdays by Appointment only

Brandon Olsen. 315-798-5830

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

Rome

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Walk-in hours Monday and Wednesday 10:00am-2:00pm. All other hours by appointment.

Summer hours from May 26-September 4

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm

315-336-4270.

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

Director: Vacant

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.