Chester County veterans received $4,070,299 in compensation-only federal benefit payouts in May 2024, the highest of any Pennsylvania county, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Berks County ranked number two with $993,000 less than Chester County.
Chester County Veterans’ Affairs Director Susan Price said, “Chester County values and serves veterans by helping them navigate and access services and benefits owed to them as members of the United States military. Not only is this good for veterans and their families, but it is also good for the county’s economy and local businesses. We are proud that the veterans in our community are utilizing and benefiting from the assistance of the County’s Veterans’ Affairs Office.”
Chester County Veterans’ Affairs connects veterans with services and benefits they may be eligible for, such as health care, education, assistance with substance abuse disorder or mental health issues, and compensation for injuries or disabilities. The department also works with local VA organizations, VFWs, American Legions, and the Coatesville VA Medical Center.
Staff in Veterans’ Affairs and Chester County’s Veterans Advisory Council host outreach events around Chester County throughout the year to raise awareness among veterans about the benefits they are eligible to receive.
To find out more about the services provided by Chester County’s Department of Veterans’ Affairs go to www.chesco.org/veterans or call 610-344-6375.
