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* The New River Chapter members gathered at the Ashe County Arts Council on November 18th to decorate our tree for this years festival. Due ... [more]

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VA Welcome Kit

VA Welcome Kit

* One complaint that Veterans have voiced about the VA is their uncertainty as to where to begin in order to receive services and supports.

* VA’s myriad of services, resources, and materials can be daunting. Therefore, the VA listened and released a Welcome Kit to guide Veterans to the benefits and services that they have earned.

* The VA Welcome Kit is user-friendly and addresses eligibility and benefits in six areas:

- Health Care,

- Finances,

- Housing,

- Employment,

- Education,

- Memorialization.

* Based on Veteran’s stage of life, Veterans can figure out how the VA can help in the present and future.

* Veterans can download a copy of the Welcome Kit for their convenience by clicking here.

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Ilario Pantano, NC Division Director of Veterans Affairs July 21, 2015

Ilario Pantano, NC Division Director of Veterans Affairs

July 21, 2015

* Follow this post to read about the regular meeting of the New River Chapter which featured Ilario Pantano, Director of the NC Division of Veterans Affairs.

^top   Contact   Veterans Affairs   Permalink   Posted: 07/18/15

Memorial Day, Boone Mall, Boone, NC May 25, 2015

Memorial Day, Boone Mall, Boone, NC

May 25, 2015

* Presented here are a medley of service songs (music only, no pictures - Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Air Force and Navy) played by the Watauga Community Band at today's Memorial Day celebration at the Boone Mall hosted by the High Country Chapter, Military Officers Association of America. Thanks to all our Armed Forces Veterans - those in attendance, those not in attendance and those who've made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our nation...

* THANKS FOR YOUR SERVICE!

^top   Contact   Veterans Affairs   Permalink   Posted: 05/25/15

Gulf War Claims

* According to U.S Dept of Veterans Affairs, the extended date for filing a Gulf War disability claim is now Dec. 31, 2016.

* Please visit www.military.com for more information. There is also a Gulf War Registry Health exam for Veterans so contact your local VA environmental Heath Coordinator about getting this exam.

Contact information for NC:

Charles George VA Medical Center

1100 Tunnel RD

Asheville, NC 28805

Coordinator is:

Sharon Shivers

828-298-7911 x3914

sharon.shivers @va.gov

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* W.G.(Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center

1601 Brenner Ave.

Salisbury, NC 28144

Coordinator is:

Patricia Brown

704-638-900 x 2576

Patricia.brownd717b@va.gov

On the Military.com site (below), search for Gulf war disability claims. Much more information related to Gulf War research can be found there and who may be eligible for compensation.

Link: Click here:

^top   Contact   Veterans Affairs   Permalink   Posted: 05/23/14

Protect Your Identity When Using Your VA ID Card If not needed, leave it at home!

Protect Your Identity When Using Your VA ID Card

If not needed, leave it at home!

Watch the below YouTube video from the Tampa Bay, Florida ABC I-team Action News which contains important information to help protect veterans from fraud and identity theft.

^top   Contact   Veterans Affairs   Permalink   Posted: 12/07/13