The second annual ‘Cuse Vet Fest, a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Syracuse VA Medical Center and Syracuse Law’s Military and Veterans Law Society (MVLS) was held in early September in Dineen Hall. The event brought VA services and community partners directly to the community, connecting attendees to VA health care enrollment, VA disability claim support (VBA), VHIC cards, PACT Act information, and Syracuse University veteran resources—a tangible example of why Syracuse University is the Best Place for Veterans.
The impact of ‘Cuse Vet Fest was immediate:
• Attendees left with completed enrollments or clear next steps on claims and benefits.
• Thanks to Bond, Schoeneck & King, we offered on-site estate-planning appointments (wills, powers of attorney, advance health care directives).
• The event spotlighted the 10-year anniversary (2015–2025) of the Betty & Michael D. Wohl Veterans Legal Clinic, showcasing student attorneys working side-by-side with faculty and VA partners.
• The day underscored SU’s integrated approach—legal, health, and community resources in one place.