Home Departments Calendar News About Caldwell Employment Contact I Want To... Veterans Services Contact This Department Home Veteran's Appreciation Luncheon Caldwell County Veterans Services Office Staff Thank A Veteran Discount Cards Veterans Benefits NC Helpful Veteran Services Links Events and Supportive Information VA Hospital Information Veterans Services Frequently Asked Questions Events and VSO Photographs Documents Events Caldwell County Veterans Service Office is open to the public. However, due to the rising cases of COVID-19, we are asking that if you visit us in person that you wear a mask. If you are unable to do so, please just let us know. We do understand that some cannot due to health issues. Also, when at all possible, please contact our office for an appointment before coming in. (828)757-1345/(828)757-8694. Appointments are not required for all situations, but are greatly recommended. These changes are for the protection of our veterans and their families, as well as our staff. Thank you and have a blessed day. The Role of the County Veteran Service Officer! Maybe you served during WWII and suffered a knee injury, or possibly you were shot in the arm while serving during the Korean War. You were treated for your injuries at the time, but many years later health-related problems have surfaced. As a veteran serving in Vietnam; and or a veteran who served on military bases in Thailand (between February 28th, 1961 to May 7th, 1975), you were exposed to Agent Orange and may now be suffering from health realted issues. It could be you are a returning Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) veteran who suffered a traumatic brain injury in a roadside bombing. As a returning (OIF/OEF) and you are a war veteran or a widow of a veteran with low income who, fortunately, did not endure any trauma, but need direction in obtaining educational benefits under the GI bill. Is there any help available to you through the Veterans Administration? Where do you begin to seek assistance and obtain guidance in pursuing benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs? The answer: Your local County Veterans Service Office. If you have never registered with your County Veterans Service Agency, the first step is to call your local Agency for an appointment, and bring in your military discharge (DD214 or “Report of Military Separation”), as this document is required in order to receive any VA benefits. If you have lost or misplaced this document, your County Veteran Services Office can assist you in obtaining a new discharge from the National Personnel Records Center. This office provides county military veterans and their dependents with information and assistance with entitlement to benefits; and other matters relating to service in the armed forces of the United States. Disabled or Elderly Tax Relief Disability Compensation – For veterans who are totally or partially disabled due to service related illnesses. Disability Pension – For wartime veterans who are totally disabled to work due to non-related service illnesses or over the age of 65 and with limited income. Medical and Hospital Treatment – For all veterans based on (1) whether the veteran has a service connected disability or (2) the veteran’s ability to defray costs if not service connected. Home Loan Guarantee – For veterans of service after September 11, 1940. GI Bill – GI Bill information click here Death Compensation, Pension and Other Related Claims – For dependents of veterans with wartime service or who died of a service related disability. Death Compensation could include certain burial benefits.There are multible sub-categories that fall under Death benefits. Information concerning each program has its own specific criteria. The following allowances may fall under VA benefits category: burial or cremation allowance, memorial plots, headstones & markers, United States Flag, Presidential Memorial Certificates. For More Information click here For North Carolina National cemeteries click here For North Carolina State cemeteries click here © 2021 Caldwell County Government Surplus Equipment Employee Portal Employee Webmail website hosting via nickgreene.com