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Hoke County Veterans Services
The Hoke County Veteran's
Service Office (VSO) is an agency of the Hoke County Government
which is accredited by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA), the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA)
and various veteran's organizations to act as the representative
of veterans, dependents and widows in presenting claims to the
VA, other federal, state, and county agencies. These claims
include disputes of decisions handed down by the VA as well as
original claims for disability and compensation, application for
medical and educational benefits, applications for scholarships
for dependents, burial benefits claims for surviving spouses,
and home loan mortgage guarantees. Other actions are to help
restore or upgrade military discharges, obtain lost records or
documents, obtaining medical treatment and in some cases
providing legal counsel in certain matters. On a limited basis
the VSO helps veterans find or apply for employment. The VSO
reads and/or writes letters for those with limited skills.
Assistance is provided in enrolling in appropriate mental health
and substance programs.
The Hoke County VSO assists
agencies such as Department of Social Services, funeral homes,
medical/health and other agencies in obtaining benefits for
veterans, dependents, and widows. The VSO educates veterans on
changes in benefits, laws and regulations through a newspaper
column (Veteran's Notes) as well as attendance at meetings of
the local veteran's organizations. The VSO participates in
patriotic holidays such as Veteran's Day and Memorial Day and
local activities. The VSO has a small food bank for needy
veterans or widows and makes arrangements to obtain shelter or
other assistance for homeless veterans or those who have
suffered fires or other disasters. The VSO also participates in
some activities at the High School including ROTC, scholarships
and oratorical contests and career information.
The Hoke County VSO assists
veterans, dependents and widows in the Veterans Services Offices
as well as in correctional facilities, hospitals, and through
home visits for homebound clients.
Frank Orians - Veterans Services Officer
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