What do I need to file a claim with the Department of Veteran Affairs?

For Service Connected Disability Compensation, you will need the following basic information: DD214 and medical records, if possible, for each condition you wish to claim.

For Non-Service Connected Pension or Survivors Pension, you will need the following basic information: Veterans DD214, marriage license, previous marriage information, household income information from all sources, assets information, such as savings, checking’s, IRA, retirement, mutual funds, CD’s, money market, property value not including the house you currently live in or the car you drive. This program is for veterans that served during a war-time and for widows that were married to a veteran, who served during war time, at the time of their death

U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs has announced there will be a 8.7% COLA increase for Disabled Veteran Compensation/Pension and Survivor Payments for 2023.

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1. Where is Pitt County Veteran Services located and what are the office hours?
2. Does Pitt County serve veterans and/or dependents from other states and/or counties?
3. How do I obtain a copy of my military discharge (DD214)?
4. How do I receive VA health care?
5. How do I apply for VA Home Loan Guarantee?
6. Does Pitt County Veteran Services have funds to help veterans and/or dependents pay bill such as utilities, rent, grocery, etc.?
7. Does Pitt County Veteran Services provide transportation to veterans?
8. I currently receive VA Pension or Compensation and I need to change my direct deposit information.
9. Topic: Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
10. Topic: Airborne Hazards and Burn Pit Exposures
11. Topic: PACT ACT
12. What do I need to file a claim with the Department of Veteran Affairs?
13. I need to file a claim.
14. Who do I contact for a mental health crisis or suicide prevention?