Blair County's Veterans Affairs office, Courthouse, 423 Allegheny St., Suite 027A, Hollidaysburg, is the county director of veterans affairs' office: federal claims forms, compensation and pension help, lost discharges and grave flags and holders for wartime veterans; by appointment, 814-693-3160, weekdays 8:30 to 3.
Also called: county director of veterans affairs, CVSO, VSO, Blair, Altoona, Hollidaysburg, claims help, Michael Balmforth, flags, DD-214.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
The Blair County Veterans Affairs office is the office every Pennsylvania county must have (16 Pa.C.S. 15524); see the Pennsylvania entry on county directors. Director Michael Balmforth (hired May 2026, and on the DMVA list of September 9, 2026) and Veterans Service Officers Michael Campagna and Bill Berkheimer; Blair County Courthouse, 423 Allegheny St., Suite 027A, in the basement of the new addition, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648; phone (814) 693-3160, fax (814) 693-3159.
What it does. Its FAQ: federal forms for veterans benefits, yes; help with lost discharges, yes; veteran compensation and pensions, yes; "flag & holder for 'war time' Veteran graves", yes. VA health benefits, no ("may be able to answer general questions"; the James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center, 814-943-8164); military retirement or pay, no (DFAS).
Discharges. "This office does not maintain a DD214 file. A copy of the DD214 may be obtained through the Deeds/Wills office but only if the veteran filed the document there upon return from service." It does not issue veteran ID cards.
How. "The Blair County Veterans Affairs office operates by appointment only. Office hours are Monday - Friday. 8:30am to 3pm. If you wish to make an appointment, please call 814-693-3160. If your call is not answered, please leave a message."
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Veterans, dependents and survivors
Any veteran of any era, family member or survivor can use the office. No rating is needed.
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Disclaimer
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