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Jan 1: New law provides eligible Veterans and Primary Family Caregivers with access to DoD and Coast Guard commissaries, exchanges, and morale, welfare, and recreation retail services.
We are hiring!
VBA offers many professional opportunities to Veterans looking for new ways to serve, or people who want to give back to those who defended our freedom.
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.Surry County Veterans Coffee
Date & Time: November 18, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Sagebrush Steakhouse
2000 Woodland Dr. Mt. Airy, NC 27030
Monthly Veterans coffee event attended by local Veteran Service Officers and Veterans. Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Iredell County Veterans Coffee
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Outback Steakhouse
979 Folger Dr. Statesville, NC 28625
Monthly Veterans coffee event attended by local Veterans. Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Homeless Veteran Event
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Fayetteville VA Medical Center
2300 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301
Assist Homeless Veterans with filing new claims, claims for Appeals, provide information on VA benefits and education. Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Veterans Picnic & Social
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Cardinal Innovations Healthcare
142 Gaither St. Mocksville, NC 27028
Local Veterans social event sponsored by Trellis Supportive Care and Cardinal Innovations Healthcare. Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Tilley Harley Davidson Veterans Coffee
Date & Time: November 20, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Location: Tilley Harley Davidson
653 Bendix Dr. Salisbury, NC 28146
Monthly Veterans coffee event attended by those supporting Veterans in Rowan County. Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Inaugural Asheville Veterans Coffee
Date & Time: December 7, 2019 | 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ryan's Restaurant
1000 Brevard Rd. Asheville, NC 28806
First Asheville Veterans Coffee! Veterans Benefits Administration representatives will also be available to assist Veterans with questions about VA benefits.
Expected Participants: Veterans, their families, and survivors
Inside Veterans Benefits
Looking at the Data
The Federal Trade Commission's Congressional Report, "Protecting Older Consumers 2018-2019" shows how older consumers are targeted and how they can be protected.
VBA Tribute
This week's #VBATribute honors USMC WWII Veteran and former University of Richmond President, E. Bruce Heilman. He was well-known for crisscrossing the US on his Harley to raise awareness for Veterans.
VA updates on disability rating
VA updates the disability rating schedule for infectious diseases, immune disorders and nutritional deficiencies
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.
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