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Virtual Homeless and Justice-Involved Veteran Outreach Symposium March 30, from 12-3:30 p.m. (ET).
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Local Events and Happenings
Upcoming Events
Veterans Benefits Live - VA In My Town - Cary 2023
Dates and Times:
March 23 - 24, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
March 25, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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. VA leadership presentation on March 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m.
COVID safety measures will be enforced in accordance with current State or Federal guidelines.
For additional information please visit EVENTBRITE.
Toxic Exposure - PACT Act Town Hall
Dates and Times:
April 1, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Registration begins at 8:30 a.m.
Veterans who were exposed to toxic chemicals and their family members are encouraged to attend. VBA staff will be available to assist with filing claims and providing claim statuses. Information tables from VHA and other Veteran organizations will be on-site.
COVID safety measures will be enforced in accordance with current State or Federal guidelines.
Winston-Salem VA Regional Office Now Validates Downtown Parking Fees for Veteran Visitors
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 ( CLICK HEREto view map) and request a parking validation from the VBA public contact office upon check-in.
VERA Appointment Scheduler
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 - Home (force.com) to schedule an appointment. You will receive email confirmation of your appointment.
The Winston-Salem Regional Office continues adherence to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines. The CDC issued guidance on community levels and prevention steps by county. Consistent with that guidance, masks are NOT REQUIRED. People with symptoms, a positive test or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should continue to wear a mask.
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.
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 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
Salisbury Frontier Coffee Event
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
Winston-Salem Coffee Event
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
Statesville Coffee Event
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
Cabarrus County Coffee Event
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
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Our Response to COVID-19
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 or read their flyer.
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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.
