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To our Veterans in Western North Carolina
Our hearts go out to our Veterans and their family members in the Western North Carolina region as you recover from the aftermath of Helene. We stand ready to support you in any way we can and to assist you in getting connected to your earned benefits and other community resources available to you in this time of need.
If you are a Veteran in an area affected by Hurricane Helene and you have immediate needs or have questions about your claim or benefits, then please make a virtual (telephone) or in-person appointment with our office using the links below.
To make a virtual appointment, go to VERA Winston-Salem Virtual Hurricane Helene.
To make an in-person appointment, go to VERA Winston Salem Regional Office Hurricane Helene.
Winston-Salem VA Regional Office Validates Downtown Parking Fees for Veteran Visitors
Wednesday, November 27, through Friday, November 29, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024, through Friday, January 3, 2025
Veterans and their dependents can receive free parking validation for VA appointments or walk-in services with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) office.
To obtain a free parking validation, visitors must park their vehicle at the designated 3rd & Main Street Public Parking Facility, enter through the North Church Street parking entrance, and request a parking validation from the VBA public contact office upon check-in.
VERA Appointment Scheduler
Visitors seeking assistance from our Public Contact Team are encouraged to schedule a virtual or in-person appointment on the Visitor Engagement Reporting Application (VERA).
Please go to VERA - Appointment Scheduler to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
Veterans may continue to interact with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) virtually to access benefits information online or when filing a claim online. For claim-specific questions call 1-800-827-1000.
The Veterans Information Corner on WDEX 1430 AM & WADE 1340 AM
Date and Time: Third Monday of each month
9 - 9:15 a.m.
Location: WDEX 1430 AM in Monroe, NC and WADE 1340 AM in Wadesboro, NC
Winston-Salem Regional Office will discuss information regarding VA Benefits and Services.
Cycling Heals Vets Connect
Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday of each month (rain or shine)
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Salem Lake
815 Salem Lake Rd. Winston-Salem, NC
Wounded Warriors/disabled Veterans, Veterans and the public are invited to join in at Salem Lake for a bike ride, jogging, walking, or fishing and the Fellowship. Hosted by Operation North State.
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Salisbury Frontier Coffee Event
Date & Time: Every Tuesday | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
1925 Jake Alexander Blvd W. Salisbury, NC
Representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Winston-Salem Coffee Event
Date & Time: Every Wednesday | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
3169 Peter's Creek Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC
Representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Thomasville Coffee Event
Date & Time: 4th Wednesday of each month |10 a.m.
Location: Thomasville Public Library
14 Randolph St. Thomasville, NC
Representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Statesville Coffee Event
Date & Time: 1st Tuesday of each month | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post 65
2446 Salisbury Rd. Statesville, NC
Representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Cabarrus County Coffee Event
Date & Time: Every Wednesday | 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
349 Copperfield Blvd NE. Concord, NC
Representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Are you an Alaska Native Vietnam-era Veteran?
You may be entitled to a Native allotment selection, if you are an Alaska Native Vietnam Veteran who served between 1964 and 1971, AND have not received a Native allotment, OR are an heir to someone who meets the above criteria. For more information, visit the Bureau of Land Management website.
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