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Veterans Benefits Briefing Whiteville
Date and Time: Saturday, June 22, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: First Saint Paul Missionary Baptist Church76 Campground Rd, Whiteville, NC 28472
Winston-Salem Regional Office leadership will provide a brief on VA benefits to include compensation and survivor benefits. Veterans and their family members can sit down one-on-one with VA staff to get updates on existing claims and file new claims.
Expected Participants: Although this event covers VA benefits, it is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend. The event is free, and tickets are not required to attend.
Cherokee, North Carolina Tribal Health PACT Act Outreach
Date and Time: Saturday, July 9, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort777 Casino Dr, Cherokee, NC 28719
Veterans Benefits and Health Administrations and Veterans Service Organizations representatives will assist with:
- Face-to-face explanation and assistance with existing claims and appeals
- Filing new claims
- Providing information regarding benefit-related VA programs: Veteran Readiness & Employment, education, home loans, insurance, education and burial benefits
- On-site Compensation and Pension (C&P) examinations in select scenarios
- Toxic Exposure Screenings
Expected Participants:Tribal Veterans, family members, caregivers, survivors
Please go to VERA - Appointment Scheduler to schedule a time to meet one-on-one to discuss a pending claim or to file a new claim. Please note that appointment times are approximate. While there may be a wait, all appointments will be honored.
Winston-Salem VA Regional Office Validates Downtown Parking Fees for Veteran Visitors
We're excited to announce 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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