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Recently Separated From The
Military?
If you
recently left the service and relocated in the Charlotte, Mecklenburg
region here is a list of places and individuals you may want to contact:
Unemployment Benefits
Active Duty component that have recently left the service are
eligible for up 6 months of unemployment. For more information contact:
Billy C Alexander
Veterans Employment Consultant
7140 Forest Point Drive,
Suite A
Charlotte,
NC
28217
(704) 565-6865 Ext. 228
billy.alexander@ncmail.net
Medical Benefits
The Department
of Veterans Affairs has new eligibility rules. These rules apply to both
Active and Reserve Components personnel who served in designated combat
zones since November 11, 1998. From the date of separation from active
duty, a veteran is eligible for 2 years of free priority care.
Services offered, but not limited to:
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Compensation & Pension
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Counseling Service
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Mental Health
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Primary Care
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Dental Service
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Case Management
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Emergency Care
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Physical Therapy
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Infectious Disease
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Prosthetics
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Social Work Services
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Women’s Health
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Pharmacy
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Substance Abuse
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Sexual Trauma Services
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Stress Management
Dental Care
If a veteran did not receive a pre-separation dental exam from the
military, then the veteran is eligible to receive a dental exam from the
VA. The veteran must sign up within 90 days of their discharge from
active duty. Reserve and National Guard Components that have been
activated may be eligible for this service too. Contact the liaison
person at you local VA.
For additional information contact:
Debra A. Volkmer, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Program Coordinator
Returning Vet Outreach Education & Care Program
1601 Brenner Ave
Salisbury,
NC
28114
(704) 638-9000
Ext. 4790
debra.volkmer@med.va.gov
GI Bill
If you are planning to attend or are currently attending the University
of North Carolina at Charlotte, and need to enroll for your GI Bill
benefits, please contact:
Lisa Wright
King Building
Records & Registration
Charlotte, NC 28223-0001
(704) 687-3660
ljwright@email.uncc.edu
Veteran Services
If you were hurt while in the Armed Services and need to file a
disability claim, contact...
SSG Jones Ret.
700 North Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(704) 336-2102
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