In January, Chester County veterans received more federal benefit payouts - excluding survivor and pension benefits - than any other county in Pennsylvania, according to the Chester County Department of Veterans Affairs. Over $3 million was paid to veterans in January, nearly $500,000 more than Berks County, which was ranked second.

The mission of Veterans Affairs is to provide information and guidance that makes it easier for veterans and their families to get the most out of the benefits that they are entitled to under county, state, and federal laws.

The Veterans Affairs Central Office in Washington, D.C., is the source of a monthly report that shows a breakdown by county of benefits payouts and the number of claimants.