NC Veteran’s State Benefits
Education
Any member of the armed services qualifying for admission to an institution
of higher education, but not qualifying as a resident for tuition purposes, shall
be charged the in-
Employment
Preference in State Government employment is granted to veterans, their
surviving spouses or the spouses of disabled veterans, without regard to age, provided
they are otherwise qualified. Military leave with reemployment rights is also granted
State employees.
The Employment Service Division of the Employment Security Commission assists in endeavoring to secure suitable employment for disabled veterans. Any person desiring information and assistance with matters related to employment and job placement should contact the nearest local employment office of the Employment Security Commission. Veterans Employment Representatives are available to render specialized service for veterans.
State law provides for the appointment and supervision of guardians for incompetent veterans, incompetent dependents of veterans and minor dependents of members of the armed forces or veterans in certain circumstances, to manage U.S. funds payable to such persons.
Handicapped Parking Privileges
Disabled veterans issued a registration plate are entitled to park in spaces designated for the handicapped and unlimited parking time in most parking zones having time restrictions.
Hunting and Fishing
o All 50 percent or more disabled veterans may obtain a lifetime hunting-
o Members of the U.S. Armed Forces stationed in North Carolina, their spouses and their dependents under age 18 residing with them, are deemed residents of North Carolina for the purpose of purchasing licenses issued by the Wildlife Resources Commission.
NCDMV License Plates
· The N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles makes available to veterans 16 specialized license plates. Click here to view the plates offered along with fee schedules.
Drivers Licenses
· In general, State law allows a military drivers license expiration procedure within the Division of Motor Vehicles to renew upon request to North Carolina residents on active duty,as well as to their spouses and dependent children
Discharges. The Register of Deeds of any North Carolina county is required to record, free of charge, all official discharges from the armed forces offered for registration. Free certified copies of discharges so recorded may be obtained by members or former members of the armed forces and by representatives of the N. C. Division of Veterans Affairs (NCDVA) upon application.
Other Records, Including Discharges. Representatives of NCDVA who need copies of State and local public records in assisting clients may obtain same without charge. Exception: certain privileged and confidential records whose disclosure is otherwise provided for by law.
Certified Copy of Public Record. A certified copy of any public record required by the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs (USDVA) or the NCDVA for use in determining the eligibility of any person to participate in benefits made available by the USDVA shall be provided without charge by the official responsible for the custody of the public record. The document shall be issued to the applicant for such benefits or any person acting on his or her behalf or the representative of the USDVA or the NCDVA.
Retirement Credit: Military Service, State and Participating Local Government Employees
Under certain conditions and subject to the confines of State law, credit for both State and local government retirement plans can be granted for military service performed by an eligible employee. Further inquiry should be made to Employee's Retirement and Health Benefits Division, N.C. Office of the Treasurer.
Scholarships
In appreciation for the service and sacrifices of North Carolina’s war
veterans, a four-
To qualify, the applicant must:
1. Be under age 25 at time of application.
2. Have a veteran parent who was a legal resident of North Carolina at the time of said veteran’s entrance into that period of service in the armed forces during which eligibility is established.
OR
1. The applicant is the natural child, or adopted child prior to age 15, who was born in North Carolina and has been a resident of North Carolina continuously since birth.
2. The veteran’s disabilities must have occurred during a period of war.
For Classes II and III, which are competitive, the application must be received in
the Assistant Secretary’s Office on or before March 1st. There is no deadline for
Classes IA, IB, or IV. For additional information refer to the classes chart giving
a synopsis of the scholarships offered and North Carolina General Statute Chapter
165, Article 4.
For details and to see if the North Carolina school you have chosen
is approved, consult a local VSO or write to the Assistant Secretary for Veterans
Affairs, North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs, 1315 Mail Service Center, Albemarle
Building, Suite 1065, Raleigh, NC 27699-
Income Tax Relief
Cancellation of Certain Assessments and Abatement of Income Tax. Any assessment of
income tax due prior to the time a person was inducted into the Armed Forces will
be canceled and abated if the serviceperson was killed while a member of the Armed
Forces or is receiving service-
Allowances, Servicepersons. Subsistence and quarters allowances, uniform and equipment
allowances and mustering-
Deductions, Servicepersons. Income tax deduction may be claimed for insignia, swords, aiguillettes, epaulets, campaign bars, cap devices, chin straps and the cost of altering uniforms necessitated by change in rank.
Disability Pay, U.S. Government. All disability payments to veterans by reason of service in the Armed Forces are not reportable as income for income taxation purposes.
Education and Training Allowances. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs payments made to veterans enrolled in schools and training establishments under the GI Bill are exempt from income taxation.
Grants for Motor Vehicles. Grants by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for motor vehicles for veterans who lost their sight or the use of their limbs are exempt from income taxation.
Grants for Specially Adapted Housing. Grants by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to seriously disabled veterans for homes designed for wheelchair living are exempt from income taxation.
Gratuity Pay, Six-
Hostile Fire Duty Pay. Exemption is same as Federal Internal Revenue Service.
Insurance Dividends, Government Insurance. Dividends and all other proceeds except interest on dividends from G. I. insurance policies are exempt from income taxation.
Retired Pay. The following is exempt from income taxation: Any amount, not to exceed $4,000, received by a taxpayer during any year as retired or retainer pay as a result of service in any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Property Tax Relief
Certain Vehicles. A motor vehicle owned by a disabled veteran that is altered with
special equipment to accommodate a service-
Real Property Tax. This program excludes up to the first $45,000 of the appraised
value of the permanent residence of an honorably discharged veteran who has a total
and permanent disability that is service-
Veterans Organizations. Real and personal property belonging to veterans organizations as defined by statute shall not be listed, appraised, assessed, or taxed for ad valorem purposes.
Absentee Registration and Voting
· Persons who are in the armed forces, their spouses, veterans in government hospitals, etc., who are otherwise qualified to vote may register and vote by mail in primaries and general elections, subject to the procedural details set forth in the law.
Disabled Voters, Primary or General Elections
· Assistance in Voting. A voter who, on account of physical disability, blindness or illiteracy is entitled to assistance as prescribed in the law, in getting to and from the voting booth and in marking their ballots.
· Voting Outside the Voting Enclosure. Voters who are able to travel to the voting place, but because of age, physical disability or physical barriers encountered at the voting place are unable to enter same without physical assistance, may vote from their vehicles or in the immediate proximity of the voting place, subject to certain procedures prescribed by law.
The State of North Carolina is proud to offer two full-
Each Facility Provides:
· Comfort and security, encourages independence, meets individual needs and emphasizes personal choice.
· Comfortable, spacious accommodations in an attractive environment.
· Care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and certified nursing assistants under the direction of licensed physicians.
· Registered dietician on staff.
· Experienced social workers to assist veterans and families.
· Veterans Service Officer to assist veterans and families in applying for VA Benefits.
· Licensed by the State of North Carolina and approved for Medicare, Medicaid and third party insurance.
· Complete team of therapists provide physical, occupational and speech therapy within the facility.
· Specially designed therapeutic recreational programs directed by activity personnel on each unit.
· Full range of in-
· Special programs throughout the year honoring veterans.
· Hospital care provided by either the VA Medical Centers or local hospitals.
Eligibility
We serve all qualified North Carolina veterans. The rate of payment is
based on the actual cost of care and the individual's ability to pay using available
resources.
To be eligible, a veteran must:
1. Have served in the Armed Forces for other than training purposes.
2. Have been discharged under honorable conditions from the United States Armed Forces.
3. Have resided in the State of North Carolina 24 months prior to be date of application.
4. Be referred by a licensed physician and be in need of skilled nursing care.
For information about the State Veterans Nursing Homes or assistance with the admission process, please refer to the following:
Fayetteville -
NC State Veterans Home
214 Cochran Avenue
Fayetteville, NC 28301
Veterans Service Officer: 910-
Salisbury -
NC State Veterans Home
W.G. Hefner Medical Center
1601 Brenner Avenue, Building #10
Salisbury, NC 28145
Veterans Service Officer: 704-
Salisbury -
NC State Veterans Home
P.O. Box 599
Salisbury, NC 28145
For further information, contact the North Carolina Division of Veterans Affairs,
Director’s Office at 919-
The following North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery Program requirements and operations information is written in general terms and should not be regarded nor taken as law or official regulation. The official law and rules guiding the State Veterans Cemetery Program is established under Article 8A, Chapter 65, General Statutes of North Carolina.
A free burial plot is provided at a North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery for eligible North Carolina veterans and their legal spouse (and dependents under certain conditions). Veterans must be discharged under honorable conditions and meet certain residency requirements.
Eligibility
1. A Qualified Veteran
o Any former member of the U.S. Armed Forces whose service on active duty, other than for training, was terminated under honorable conditions.
o A veteran who is entitled to retired pay for non-
2. North Carolina Resident
o Only those veterans who are legal residents of North Carolina (1) at the time of death, (2) for a period of at least 10 years, or (3) at the time the veteran entered the Armed Forces of the United States are eligible for interment.
3. Dependent(s)
o The spouse, widow or widower of a qualified veteran or a minor child who is unmarried
and dependent on the qualified veteran at the time of death. For purposes of definition,
a "minor child" includes a child under 21 years of age or under 23 years of age if
pursuing a course of instruction at an educational institution approved by the United
States Department of Veterans Affairs. In addition, an unmarried adult child of a
qualified veteran who became permanently incapable of self-
Proof of Eligibility
Documentary evidence is required to provide proof and substantiate military service, residence, marriage and children as well as dependency disability. It is the responsibility of the veteran, his survivors or legal representative to furnish any evidence necessary to establish the eligibility of the veteran or the family member before interment in a North Carolina State Veterans Cemetery can be approved and accomplished.
Proof of Military Service
The primary document used to verify honorable military service
is the DD Form 214. The DD Form 214 is more commonly called a discharge or "Report
of Separation from Active Duty." Other forms of proof may be acceptable pending verification.
Veterans who are unable to locate their DD Form 214 should contact the local veteran's
office or the nearest state veterans service office for assistance in obtaining a
replacement copy.
North Carolina Residency
Verification of residence at time of entry into military
service is documented on the DD Form 214. Residence at time of death and 10-
Dependents
The primary source for verification of a spouse is a marriage certificate.
Dependent children may be verified by a birth certificate or other legal documents,
such as adoption papers.
Proof of Disability of an Adult Dependent
A letter is required from the dependent's
physician certifying the dependent became permanently incapable of self-
General Information
There is no charge for the gravesite or necessary interment services
for a qualified veteran. There is however, a burial fee for an eligible spouse or
family member.
Only government furnished headstones will be authorized for use in State Veterans cemeteries. There is no charge for installing the headstones. Government headstones are ordered from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs after consulting with the surviving family members.
Graveside services are not permitted. Committal services will be held in the chapel
or at a committal shelter on the cemetery grounds. Family members may return to the
gravesite after the burial of the casket or urn is complete and the area is cleared
of all equipment and materials.
Three state veterans cemeteries are in operation.
They are located in Black Mountain (Buncombe County), Jacksonville (Onslow County)
and Spring Lake (Cumberland County). For details, consult a cemetery superintendent.
J. D. Whisnat
Cemetery Superintendent
Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
962 Old US Hwy 70
Black Mountain, NC 28711
828-
828-
Ronnie D. Taylor
Cemetery Superintendent
Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery
110 Montford Point Road
Jacksonville, NC
28541
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 1486
Jacksonville, NC 28541
910-
910-
Robert C. Cox
Cemetery Superintendent
Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery
400 Murchison Road
Spring Lake, NC 28390
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 39
Spring Lake, NC 28390
910-
910-
Last Updated Tuesday, February 9, 2010
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