VA Benefits & Services in Fayetteville

Fayetteville, North Carolina offers extensive resources for veterans, with multiple VA facilities and veteran service organizations serving the large military and veteran community in the Fort Liberty area.

VA Healthcare Facilities

Fayetteville VA Coastal Health Care

The VA Fayetteville Coastal health care system provides comprehensive medical services to veterans in the region. The system includes:

Main Medical Center

Address: 2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Primary care services
Mental health care
Specialty clinics
Pharmacy services
Laboratory services

Services Available

Primary care and preventive medicine
Mental health and counseling
Women's health services
Geriatric care
Telehealth appointments
Home-based care programs

Fayetteville Vet Center

The Vet Center provides readjustment counseling services to veterans and their families.

Location: 2301 Robeson Street, Fayetteville, NC 28305 Phone: 910-488-6252

Eligibility: You don't need to be enrolled in VA health care to use Vet Center services. Services are available regardless of discharge status.

Services Include:

Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Bereavement counseling
Military sexual trauma (MST) counseling
Substance use counseling
Employment assistance
VA benefits information

Community-Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs)

Additional VA clinics in the region include locations in:

Sanford
Hamlet
Wilmington
Jacksonville

VA Benefits Overview

Healthcare Enrollment

Veterans may be eligible for VA healthcare based on:

Service-connected disabilities
Combat veteran status
Income level
Special eligibility categories

Important Update: All World War II veterans are now eligible for no-cost VA health care, medical services, and nursing home care.

Disability Compensation

Monthly tax-free payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities:

Ratings from 0% to 100%
Special monthly compensation for severe disabilities
Concurrent receipt available for military retirees

Education Benefits

Post-9/11 GI Bill: Covers tuition, housing, and books
Montgomery GI Bill: Monthly education stipend
Vocational Rehabilitation: Training and employment services for disabled veterans
Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance (DEA)

Home Loan Guaranty

VA home loans offer:

No down payment required
Competitive interest rates
No private mortgage insurance (PMI)
Limited closing costs

Pension Benefits

Available to wartime veterans with limited income:

VA Pension
Aid and Attendance
Housebound benefits

State of North Carolina Benefits

NC Department of Military & Veterans Affairs (DMVA)

Fayetteville Veterans Service Center

Address: 225 Green Street, Suite 903, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: (919) 664-1130
Free assistance with VA claims and benefits

Services Provided:

Benefits counseling
Claims assistance
Appeals support
Referrals to state and local programs

Property Tax Exclusion

The Disabled Veterans Property Exclusion provides:

First $45,000 of assessed property value excluded from taxes
Available to veterans with 100% permanent and total disability rating
Application through county tax office

State Income Tax Exclusion

Military retirement pay is exempt from North Carolina state income tax (effective 2024).

Vehicle Registration

Disabled veteran license plates available
Reduced registration fees for eligible veterans

Hunting and Fishing Licenses

Free or reduced-cost licenses for disabled veterans
Special accessibility accommodations available

Cumberland County Veterans Services

Cumberland County Veterans Service Office

Address: 301 East Russell Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301
Phone: 910-321-6640

Services:

VA claims assistance
Benefits counseling
Appeals assistance
Emergency assistance referrals
Transportation to VA appointments

Veterans Service Organizations

Several VSOs have a strong presence in Fayetteville:

American Legion

Multiple posts throughout Cumberland County offering:

Claims assistance
Community events
Veterans advocacy

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

Local posts provide:

Claims assistance
Community support
Advocacy

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

Benefits assistance
Transportation program
Employment services

Military Order of the Purple Heart

Services for combat-wounded veterans and their families.

Employment Resources

NC4Vets

State employment program connecting veterans with employers.

Hiring Our Heroes

Corporate initiative for veteran employment.

Fort Liberty Transition Assistance

Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program (SFL-TAP)
Resume assistance
Job fairs
Interview preparation

Mental Health Resources

Veterans Crisis Line

Call 988, then press 1 Available 24/7 for veterans in crisis

Vet Center Counseling

Free readjustment counseling without enrollment requirements

VA Mental Health Services

PTSD treatment programs
Substance use treatment
Peer support specialists

Community Resources

Cohen Veterans Network (Steven A. Cohen Military Family Clinic)
Give an Hour (pro bono mental health services)

How to Get Started

Enroll in VA Healthcare: Visit va.gov/health-care/apply
File a Disability Claim: Contact a Veterans Service Officer for assistance
Gather Your Documents: DD-214, medical records, service records
Schedule an Appointment: Call your local VA facility or use My HealtheVet

Important Contacts

| Service | Phone | |---------|-------| | VA Benefits Hotline | 1-800-827-1000 | | VA Healthcare | 1-877-222-8387 | | Veterans Crisis Line | 988 (Press 1) | | Fayetteville VA | 910-822-7100 | | Cumberland County VSO | 910-321-6640 | | NC DMVA Fayetteville | 919-664-1130 |

The Fayetteville area offers one of the most comprehensive networks of veteran services in the country, reflecting the deep military ties of this community.