LOWVILLE â For veterans who find navigating the benefits available through the Department of Veterans Affairs and applying for them a daunting task, help will be available this week in Lewis County. The American Legion Post 162 is holding an open house event at which the Watertown Mobile Vet Center and the VA representative in Jefferson County will be available to help vets sign up to receive or increase existing benefits through the administration. The open house will be held on Friday and Saturday from 1 to 5 p.m. at the 5383 Dayan St. post. âIf you have never applied for VA benefits or wish to increase what you have, this is your chance,â the news release on the event stated.