The Department of Veterans Services is available to Duplin County veterans and their dependents with help in filing claims, gathering supporting documentary evidence and presenting such claims for benefits before the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
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These claims might include: |
- Compensation
- Disability Pension
- Widow's Pension
- Dependency Indemnity Compensation
- Medical to Include:
- Hospital (In-Patient/Out-Patient)
- Prescription Medication
- Education to Include:
- State Scholarships for Children of NC War Veterans
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- Training
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Home Loan Guaranties
- Life Insurance
- Children of Vietnam Veterans Born with Certain Birth Defects
- Burial Benefits
- Survivor Benefits
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The work of the Department of Veterans Services involves quasi-legal assistance to claimants and in general the responsibility of acting as the claimants advocate. Responsibilities also include coordination with District Veterans Service Officers and County Veterans Service Officers and the duties involve contact with state, county and federal officials, lawyers, doctors other professionals as well as the general public.
| Phone: |
(910) 296-2114 |
| Fax: |
(910) 296-2167 |
| Address: |
160 Mallard Street,
Kenansville, NC 28349 |
| E-mail: |
duplinvso@duplincounty.org |
| Hours of Operation: |
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Resources: |
www.va.gov |
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