Three Locations
Location: Cherokee County - Tri-County Community College - Enloe Building
21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC 28906
Date & Time: Wednesday, June 14, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Macon County Community Building 1288 Georgia Road, Franklin, NC, 28734 Date & Time: Thursday, June 15, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Polk County High School 1681 NC-108, Columbus, NC 28722 Date & Time: Friday, June 16, 2023 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Representatives from the Winston-Salem VA Regional Office will meet face-to-face with Veterans and survivors to address questions and concerns. Any Veteran or survivor interested in filing a claim for VA disability compensation, survivor’s pension, veteran readiness and employment services, or needing assistance with an existing VA claim is encouraged to attend. The event is open to the public. The event provides an opportunity for Veterans to meet with VA representatives and receive face-to-face assistance with VA claims and information on VA operations to include The Sergeant First Class (SFC) Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act.
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Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
The Winston-Salem VA Regional Office is 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, entering through the North Church Street parking entrance and request a parking validation from the VBA public contact office upon check-in.
Visitors seeking assistance from the Regional Office 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 for accessing benefits information online or when filing a claim online. For claim-specific questions call 1-800-827-1000.
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.
Date & Time: 2nd Tuesday of each Month (rain or shine)
9:00 a.m. - 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
Date & Time: Every Tuesday | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
1925 Jake Alexander Blvd W. Salisbury, NC
Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Date & Time: Every Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
3169 Peter's Creek Pkwy. Winston-Salem, NC
Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Date & Time: 1st Tuesday of each Month | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: American Legion Post 65
2446 Salisbury Rd. Statesville, NC
Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Date & Time: Every Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: K&W Cafeteria
349 Copperfield Blvd NE. Concord, NC
Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
We appreciate your patience as we continue to work with you during this time of crisis.
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 web site.
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Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP)
On March 11, 2021, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) launched VRRAP for Veterans who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Veterans participating in VRRAP can receive education and training for high-demand occupations, which is determined by the Commissioner of Labor Statistics. Veterans will receive up to 12 months of tuition and fees and a monthly housing allowance based on Post-9/11 GI Bill rates. To learn more about VRRAP and how to apply for the program, Veterans can visit www.va.gov. Veterans can also contact the Education Call Center at 888-442-4551 between 7 a.m.-6 p.m. EST, Monday-Friday to speak with a VA education representative.