Veterans Affairs

Buncombe County's Veterans Affairs (VA) department serves Buncombe County’s veterans and their families with dignity and compassion, while being their principal advocate in ensuring that they receive medical care, benefits, social support, and lasting memorials promoting the health, welfare, and dignity in recognition of their service to this Nation.

County Agency	Department of Social Services
Address	40 Coxe Avenue Asheville, NC 28802
Hours of Operation	Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Contact Info	Mike Hyatt (828) 250-5509 mike.hyatt@buncombecounty.org

Toll-Free Service Benefits Information and Assistance

Each VA benefit has its own eligibility requirements. For more information about specific benefits, you may visit the nearest VA office or call: 1-800-827-1000

Special Toll-Free Numbers

Health Benefits	877-222-8387
Education Benefits	888-442-4551
VA Life Insurance	800-669-8477
Office of SGLI	800-419-1473
CHAMPVA	800-733-8387
Gulf War	800-749-8387
Headstones (status of claims only)	800-697-6947
Telecommunication - Device for Deaf (TDD)	800-829-4833
Direct Deposit	877-838-2778

Apply for Compensation, Pension or Vocational Rehabilitation benefits on line
For more information and links to our regional offices, visit the VA Web-Site

DISCLAIMER: The information contained in the following pages was considered correct at the time of publication. Buncombe County Government reserves the right to make changes at any time and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions or discrepancies.

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