Veterans honored at Chenango County Fair
NORWICH – Each of the 62 motorcycle riders who led the Tuesday night Fireman’s parade displayed American flags in tribute to our nation’s veterans. It will be but one of the ways in which those who have sacrificed for our country’s freedom will be honored at the Chenango County Fair this week.
According to Mary Weidman, president of the Chenango County Agricultural Society, an entire day at the fair, Friday, will be dedicated to veterans.
Much of what will be offered will center around the American Legion tent, which will be manned throughout the week by representatives from various Legion posts throughout Chenango County.
According to Chenango County American Legion Commander Hank Burnor, representatives from state and federal agencies will be on hand Thursday, Friday and Saturday to answer questions and assist veterans in securing additional benefits.
On Thursday, he explained, a representative from the Veteran’s Administration will be at the booth helping veterans fill out discharge paperwork, known as Form DD-214, and registering them for the VA system.
Once they are registered, Burnor said, some veterans may be eligible to receive medical benefits, even if they have not served enough years to reach retirement. The same can be true for disability benefits as well.
“You no longer have to have a disability to qualify for compensation,” explained Legion Member Paul Roe. Vets can qualify for additional medical benefits even if they don’t technically have a disability as long as they can prove a hardship or financial need.
On Friday and Saturday, a representative from Disabled American Veterans will also be available to assist people. According to Burnor, a similar event in Sherburne earlier this year helped more than 30 veterans receive benefits to which they had not realized they were entitled.
According to Mary Weidman, president of the Chenango County Agricultural Society, an entire day at the fair, Friday, will be dedicated to veterans.
Much of what will be offered will center around the American Legion tent, which will be manned throughout the week by representatives from various Legion posts throughout Chenango County.
According to Chenango County American Legion Commander Hank Burnor, representatives from state and federal agencies will be on hand Thursday, Friday and Saturday to answer questions and assist veterans in securing additional benefits.
On Thursday, he explained, a representative from the Veteran’s Administration will be at the booth helping veterans fill out discharge paperwork, known as Form DD-214, and registering them for the VA system.
Once they are registered, Burnor said, some veterans may be eligible to receive medical benefits, even if they have not served enough years to reach retirement. The same can be true for disability benefits as well.
“You no longer have to have a disability to qualify for compensation,” explained Legion Member Paul Roe. Vets can qualify for additional medical benefits even if they don’t technically have a disability as long as they can prove a hardship or financial need.
On Friday and Saturday, a representative from Disabled American Veterans will also be available to assist people. According to Burnor, a similar event in Sherburne earlier this year helped more than 30 veterans receive benefits to which they had not realized they were entitled.
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