| The mission of Veterans Services is to actively provide effective counsel to veterans and/or their family members on veterans' benefits offered by the federal, state and local government. Assistance is provided in the preparation of forms and the supporting documents necessary to file claims. |
Services provided to Veterans:
Disability Benefits – Veterans Affairs (VA) disability compensation is paid to veterans who are disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. Disability pension is for wartime veterans with limited income and are not able to work.
Dependent and Survivor Benefits – For spouses who have not remarried and children under 18 or disabled. Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) may be paid if the service member died on active duty or as a result of service-related disabilities. Death Pensions, Bereavement Counseling, Educational Assistance, VA Medical Care, and VA Home Loan Guaranty.
Hospital and Medical Care – Medical care from VA facilities, outpatient medical treatment, dental pharmacy and prosthetic care, care from nursing homes, domiciliary and home health care organizations. Recently discharged combat veterans discharged from active duty on or after January 28, 2003 are eligible for enhanced enrollment placement for 5 years after discharge.
Burial Benefits – Headstones and markers for graves, burial flags, burial expenses reimbursement and Presidential Memorial Certificates. [Application for Headstone or Marker]
Education and Training – Montgomery GI Bill, Veterans Education Assistance Program (VEAP), Survivors and Dependents Educational Assistance, Federal Employment and On-the-Job Training benefits.
Vocational Rehabilitation – Assistance for service-connected veterans to receive special retraining in order to obtain and maintain suitable employment (may include costs of training, monthly living expenses, counseling, and related medical/dental treatments). Get more information here
Home Loans – Assistance with obtaining a certificate of eligibility for a VA-guaranteed loan to build, repair or improve a home (including special grants for adapting homes to accommodate special needs), and/or refinance an existing home loan. [REQUEST FOR A CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY]
State of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs – The State of North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs provides scholarships for children of certain deceased, disabled or POW/MIA veterans. NCDVA also offers hunting and fishing licenses, special auto license plates, and other special programs.
Other Services:
Assistance in obtaining military records from the National Personnel Records Center
DD-214 (Discharge Documents), Military personnel/medical records, Awards
By mail:Standard Form SF 180
Online: www.vetrecs.archives.gov
Assistance in obtaining official documents from the Register of Deeds
Veteran Business Resources
VA Facilities in North Carolina
Important Numbers:
Durham VA Medical Center 919-286-0411
Durham VA Hillandale Clinic 919-383-6107
Raleigh Vet Center 919-856-4616
Vietnam Veterans of America Pick Up Service 1-800-775-8387
VA Regional Office 1-800-827-1000
Education Benefits 1-888-442-4551
VA Life Insurance 1-800-669-8477
Retired Pay (DFAS) 1-800-321-1080
Debt Management 1-800-827-0648
Social Security Administration 919-541-5442/ 1-800-772-1213
Employment Security Commission 919-560-6880
Home Loan Eligibility Center 1-888-244-6711
VA Business Programs 1-866-584-2344
Online Information:
Federal Code of Regulations
Federal Benefit Book for Veterans, Dependents & Survivors
Employment Links [ VA Jobs]
Upcoming Local Veteran Events
Veterans Day 2009 Promotions:
Free Dinner at Golden Corral (November 16, 2009 5pm- 9pm)
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