| Albany County Partners with Soldier On |
Albany County has announced the creation of the Albany County Veterans Resource Center in Colonie. Learn More » |
| Honor A Veteran |
The Honor A Veteran Program is a monthly event that honors deceased local veterans who have served in time of conflict. Learn More » |
| Hugh L. Carey, US Army |
Veterans of the Persian Gulf War with undiagnosed illnesses have an additional five years to qualify for benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs. Read more [PDF*]
Rabies Memorandum
On August 31, 2011, a U.S. Army soldier who had served in Afghanistan died of rabies at Fort Drum, New York. While deployed in Afghanistan, he was bitten by a dog, and developed
symptoms of rabies several months later. This is the first fatal case of rabies in the Department of Defense (DoD) in more than 30 years. OEF/OIF/OND Veterans who were deployed in the previous 18 months, and were bitten or had contact with the saliva from a warm-blooded animal such as a dog, cat, bat, fox, skunk, raccoon, mongoose or jackal could be at risk for rabies.
VHA Public Health is recommending that OEF/OIF/OND Veterans who have served in the previous 18 months be assessed for possible rabies exposure. Post-exposure prophylaxis is indicated in Veterans who have had a potential rabies exposure in the previous 18 months.
CLICK HERE to READ FULL MEMO [PDF*]
Albany County Veterans Service Bureau
Charles Burkes, Director
112 State St., 9th Floor
Albany, New York 12207
Phone: (518) 447-7710
Fax: (518) 447-7714
veteransbureau@albanycounty.com
Office Hours Monday–Friday 8:30am–4:30pm
If you would like to meet with a Veterans Service Officer, please call for an appointment.
| Warning to Veterans |
Veterans Affairs Services (VAS) is not endorsed or affiliated with the VA Learn More » |
| Rabies Memorandum |
| On August 31, 2011, a U.S. Army soldier died of rabies several months after being bitten by a dog while deployed in Afghanistan. OEF/OIF/OND Veterans who have been bitten or had contact with the saliva from a warm-blooded animal could be at risk. Learn More » |
| Frequently Asked Questions |
Frequently Asked Questions (and their answers!) about veterans services. |
The Albany County Veterans Service Bureau—along with other veterans agencies throughout the county—is instrumental in obtaining thousands of dollars annually from the Federal Government due to claims that are filed, submitted and approved by the NYS Regional Office in New York City.
This direct benefit from the Federal Government is a major boost to Albany County’s economy.
