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History
- Print number 2724a
- Amend and recommit to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
- Referred to investigations and government operations
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Establishes the veterans of foreign wars service officers fund
In Assembly Committee · Ways And Means · Sponsor Michael G. Miller
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S2724A
Title of bill
An act to amend the tax law and the state finance law, in relation to gifts for the support of the veterans of foreign wars service officers fund
Purpose
To create a voluntary contribution on the state personal income tax return for Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officers.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 adds section 630-c to the tax law, which creates the option to contribute to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officers Fund on New York State personal income tax returns.
Section 2 adds section 99-u to the state finance law, which creates the Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officers Fund.
Justification
Veterans are entitled to certain services. Accessing these services can be difficult, though. Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officers help cut through the red tape and connect veterans with the services that they have earned.
By allowing taxpayers to voluntarily contribute to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officers Fund, we are providing budget-neutral support to our veterans.
Note that the veteran does not need to be a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars to receive assistance from the Service Officers.
A VFW Service Officer:
* Offers research and advice to veterans who wish to handle their own claims. * Assists veterans who are filing original claims for compensation and/or pension with the Department of Veterans Affairs and complete the required VA forms on behalf of the claimant. * Assists veterans in reopening claims for service-connected disabilities and complete the required VA forms. * Follows up on status of claims filed by veterans with the VA Regional Office. * Files Notice of Disagreement with the VA Regional Office if a veteran believes the decision made by the VA was incorrect. * Reviews statements of the case from the VA regarding denials of claim and assist veterans with the preparation of responses. * Assists veterans or surviving spouses in the preparation of appeals for denial of claims and file the appeals with the local VA Regional Office for forwarding to the Board of Veterans Appeals in Washington, D.C. * Completes VA Forms other than for original claims. * Answers/researches telephone inquiries regarding medical, death/burial and other miscellaneous benefits.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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