Gerald Copella, Director
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Mike Straub, Deputy Director
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Elk County Courthouse Annex

300 Center Street P.O. Box 44

Ridgway, PA 1585

Phone: (814) 776-5370

Secondary Phone: (814) 776-5316

Fax: (814) 776-5359

Please contact either Gerry or Mike with any questions you may have.

 Mission Statement

The Elk County Veterans' Affairs office assists veterans and their dependant's in discussing and submitting applications for all related benefits in which they may be entitled.  The Office also refers the County's veterans and dependents to other Federal, State, County, or other agencies and organizations that might further assist them in solving their problems or answering their questions.

The following is a list of some of the benefits entitled to veterans and their families:

Assistance with:

• Medical benefits and claims

• Widow's benefits and pensions

• Emergency Assistance

• Means tests

• VA Pension claims

• Compensation

• Tax Exemption claims

• Help filing out various forms

• Applying for DD-214

Federal VA Benefits

Click HERE to go to the Federal Veterans' Affairs Benefit's website