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Compensation 101: What is Service Connection?
Service connection describes an injury or disease resulting in a disability linked to service in the military.
Home Loans Eligibility
To qualify for a VA-guaranteed home loan, there are certain eligibility requirements for Servicemembers, Veterans, spouses, and other eligible beneficiaries.
Local Events and Happenings
Upcoming Events
Daily Public Contact and Outreach Services
Date and Time: Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location: Hiram Ward Federal Building
251 N Main St, Winston-Salem, NC
The Veteran's Information Corner on WDEX 1430 AM & WADE 1340 AM
Date and Time: Third Monday of the every month| 9:00 a.m. - 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.Veterans Experience Action Center - Cary
Dates & Times: September 12-13, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. September 14, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m
Location: Herbert C Young Community Center 101 Wilkinson Ave. Cary, NC 27513Veterans Benefits and Health Administrations, Vet Center and Veterans Service Organizations representatives will assist with:
- Face-to-face explanation and assistance facilitating and expediting existing claims and appeals
- Filing new claims
- Providing information regarding benefit-related VA programs: VRE, education, home loans, insurance, education and burial benefits
- Counseling for bereavement, military sexual trauma, substance abuse and mental health screening
- Information about eligibility for Healthcare
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Inside Veterans Benefits
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute is for two U.S. Army leaders, Maj. Gen. Maria Barrett and Brig. Gen. Paula Lodi, who're believed to be the first pair of sisters to become generals. Thank you for your service!
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
Meet Gary Profit
On episode #155 of VA's Borne the Battle podcast, we meet Army Veteran and Senior Director of Military Programs at Walmart, Gary Profit.
Saved from Disrepair
Rick and Sylvia Crawford purchased, renovated and saved the home of WWI Veteran Harry Colmery, who is known as the father of the GI Bill. Colmery's former home, built in 1915, is in Topeka, Kansas.
Raising Awareness
The Southwest Virginia Student Veterans Alliance hosted the 4th Annual Veteran Suicide Awareness March on 5/27. They walked 14 miles to help raise awareness for Veteran suicide prevention.
Choosing VA
Military borrowers are using their VA Home Loan benefit when purchasing a home because of key features not offered by other types of financing.
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