The Elk County Veterans’ Affairs office assists veterans and their dependent’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.

Elk County Advocate Network

Monday OCT. 28th 2024 from 1PM – 3PM @ the Courthouse Annex Building in Ridgway. The event will be held in the Thomas G Wagner Conference Room!

For more information please contact: Gerry Copella @ 814-776-5370 or gcopella@countyofelkpa.gov.

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.

Federal VA Benefits

Veterans’ Affairs in Elk County offers 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

About Veterans’ Affairs in Elk County

Gerald Copella, Director
Email: veterans@countyofelkpa.gov

Mike Straub, Deputy Director
Email: vetaffairs@countyofelkpa.gov

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

Elk County Courthouse Annex
300 Center Street P.O. Box 44
Ridgway, PA 15853

Phone: (814) 776-5370

Secondary Phone: (814) 776-5316

Fax: (814) 776-5359

News from the Elk County Veterans Affairs Office

October 8, 2022 Purpose: To recognize, thank, and honor Elk County, United States military veterans who were awarded the Purple […]
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