Veterans in North Carolina are eligible for the same federal VA benefits as vets in any other state. However, each state also offers some of its own unique benefits for veterans who are considered disabled by the VA. While some benefits are available only for 100% disabled veterans in North Carolina, most are available to other veterans with lower disability ratings. We share some of these state benefits below.
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In this article about North Carolina disabled veteran benefits:
- Veteran housing benefits
- Veteran property tax benefits
- North Carolina income tax benefits
- Veteran vehicle registration benefits
- Veteran education benefits
- Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
- VA facilities in North Carolina
- North Carolina military bases with toxic exposure
- How Woods & Woods can help
- Frequently asked questions
Veteran housing benefits
The North Carolina Housing Agency offers three programs for veterans homebuyers in the state.
First, the NC Home Advantage Mortgage program pays up to 3% of a veteran’s loan amount in down payment help.
Veterans may also qualify for a bigger boost through the NC 1st Home Advantage Down Payment, which offers $15,000 in assistance.
Finally, the NC Home Advantage Tax Credit enables qualified veterans and first time homebuyers to save $2,000 each year on federal taxes with a Mortgage Credit Certificate.
Down payment options are offered 0% deferred loans and forgivable over time. Reduced by 20% per year at the end of years 11-15.
The North Carolina Housing Agency also finances programs for veterans not buying a new home but instead repairing a current one or making it more accessible for their health needs. More information is available online.
Veteran property tax benefits
Veterans with a 100%, permanent and total service-connected VA disability or who are receiving specially adapted housing grants through the VA may be eligible for a veteran homestead exemption. This exemption can total up to the first $45,000 of their assessed real property value.
Unmarried surviving spouses may also qualify for these same property tax benefits if the spouse’s veteran meets the above qualifications, or died due to a service-connected illness.
North Carolina income tax benefits
Each state handles military retirement income differently. If you are a veteran in North Carolina receiving military retired pay, this income will not be taxed as of 2021. If retroactively filing for a prior year, you will need to speak with a tax specialist.
Veteran vehicle registration benefits
Veterans in North Carolina with a 100% VA disability rating are eligible for free disabled veteran license plates. These plates authorize the veteran to use handicapped parking spaces.
The state also offers 16 styles of plates for other veterans including options for former POWs, Purple Heart recipients, and each branch of the military for a fee.
Veteran education benefits
North Carolina has several state-level education benefits designed for veterans and service members, as well as offering resources for veterans on college campuses around the state and scholarships opportunities to survivors and dependents.
Notably, qualifying children of veterans may be eligible for the North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans. Eligibility is based on the child’s life-long residency in the state or the veteran living in North Carolina when enlisting in the military.
Additionally, North Carolina offers special scholarships for Vietnam veterans and a program designed to give resident tuition rates to veterans who receive VA benefits but are not from the state.
At a federal level, veterans can apply for assistance through the G.I. Bill and may be entitled to additional educational benefits through the VA.
Veteran hunting and fishing licenses
Veterans in North Carolina with at least a 50% disability rating are eligible for hunting and fishing licenses at a reduced price.
The price of the license may depend on the veterans disability rating and what type of license the veteran wishes to purchase.
VA facilities in North Carolina
Below we share information about where to find VA facilities in North Carolina including regional offices, medical facilities, Vet Centers, and VA cemeteries.
VA regional offices in North Carolina
Each state has at least one VA regional office (VARO) that provides in-person services to help veterans with VA benefits and claims. Offices also offer information about veteran medical help, education and career counseling, memorial benefits, aid for homeless veterans, and more. Below is a list of VAROs in North Carolina.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Winston-Salem VA Regional Benefit Office | 251 N. Main Street Winston-Salem, NC, 27155 View on Google Maps |
VA medical facilities in North Carolina
VA medical facilities offer medical information and assistance for veterans. Vets may also receive their compensation and pension (C&P) exam at many of these facilities. The VA uses the information gathered at a C&P exam to determine how severe a veteran’s service-connected condition is. Below is a list of all VA medical facilities in North Carolina.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Durham VA Medical Center | 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC, 27705-3875 View on Google Maps |
| Garner VA Clinic | 2700 Benson Road Garner, NC, 27529-9059 View on Google Maps |
| Greenville VA Clinic | 401 Moye Boulevard Greenville, NC, 27834-2885 View on Google Maps |
| Morehead City VA Clinic | 2900 Arendell Street Suite 19B Morehead City, NC, 28557-3393 View on Google Maps |
| Durham County VA Clinic | 1830 Hillandale Road Durham, NC, 27705-2670 View on Google Maps |
| Hillandale Road VA Clinic | 1824 Hillandale Road Durham, NC, 27705-2650 View on Google Maps |
| Clayton-East Raleigh VA Clinic | 11618 US 70 Business Highway West Suites 100 and 200 Clayton, NC, 27520-2276 View on Google Maps |
| Croasdaile VA Clinic | 3114 Croasdaile Drive Durham, NC, 27705-2508 View on Google Maps |
| Cherry Point VA Clinic | Beaufort Road Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point Building 4389 Cherry Point, NC, 28533-3838 View on Google Maps |
| Havelock VA Clinic | 506 US Highway 70 West Havelock, NC, 28532-9510 View on Google Maps |
| Brier Creek VA Clinic | 8081 Arco Corporate Drive Suite 103 Raleigh, NC, 27617-2041 View on Google Maps |
| Fayetteville VA Medical Center | 2300 Ramsey Street Fayetteville, NC, 28301-3856 View on Google Maps |
| Jacksonville VA Clinic | 4006 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, NC, 28546-0055 View on Google Maps |
| Wilmington VA Clinic | 1705 Gardner Road Wilmington, NC, 28405-8873 View on Google Maps |
| Hamlet VA Clinic | 100 Jefferson Street Hamlet, NC, 28345-3100 View on Google Maps |
| Robeson County VA Clinic | 139 Three Hunts Drive Pembroke, NC, 28372-6800 View on Google Maps |
| Goldsboro VA Clinic | 2610 Hospital Road Goldsboro, NC, 27534-9423 View on Google Maps |
| Lee County VA Clinic | 3112 Tramway Road Sanford, NC, 27330-7142 View on Google Maps |
| Brunswick County VA Clinic | 18 Doctors Circle Suite 2 Supply, NC, 28462-4089 View on Google Maps |
| Jacksonville 2 VA Clinic | 306 Brynn Marr Road Jacksonville, NC, 28546-7023 View on Google Maps |
| Cumberland County VA Clinic | 7300 South Raeford Road Fayetteville, NC, 28304-6162 View on Google Maps |
| Jacksonville 3 VA Clinic | 4 Josh Court Jacksonville, NC, 28546-5253 View on Google Maps |
| Jacksonville 4 VA Clinic | 2580 Henderson Drive Jacksonville, NC, 28546-5252 View on Google Maps |
| Johnson Air Force Base VA Clinic | 1055 Jabara Avenue Building 2803 Goldsboro, NC, 27531-2311 View on Google Maps |
| Robeson Street VA Clinic | 2301 Robeson Street Fayetteville, NC, 28305-5640 View on Google Maps |
| Raeford Road VA Clinic | 4101 Raeford Road Suite 100-B Fayetteville, NC, 28304-3359 View on Google Maps |
| Womack VA Clinic | 2817 Reilly Road Fort Bragg, NC, 28310-0001 View on Google Maps |
| Albemarle VA Clinic | 1845 West City Drive Elizabeth City, NC, 27909-9633 View on Google Maps |
| Charles George Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 1100 Tunnel Road Asheville, NC, 28805-2087 View on Google Maps |
| Franklin VA Clinic | 647 Wayah Street Franklin, NC, 28734-3390 View on Google Maps |
| Master Sergeant Jerry K. Crump VA Clinic | 2270 College Avenue Suite 145 Forest City, NC, 28043-2459 View on Google Maps |
| Hickory VA Clinic | 2440 Century Place Southeast Hickory, NC, 28602-4031 View on Google Maps |
| W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC, 28144-2515 View on Google Maps |
| Kernersville VA Clinic | 1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway Kernersville, NC, 27284-7159 View on Google Maps |
| South Charlotte VA Clinic | 3506 West Tyvola Road Charlotte, NC, 28208-7201 View on Google Maps |
| North Charlotte VA Clinic | 8601 University East Drive Charlotte, NC, 28213-4353 View on Google Maps |
Vet Centers
Vet Centers provide veterans with counseling and referral services, many of which are community-based. These centers also offer services for family members of veterans.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fayetteville, NC Vet Center | 2301 Robeson Street Suite 103 Fayetteville, NC, 28305 View on Google Maps |
| Charlotte Vet Center | 2114 Ben Craig Drive Suite 300 Charlotte, NC, 28262 View on Google Maps |
| Greenville, NC Vet Center | 2315 Dickinson Avenue Suite 300 Greenville, NC, 27834-3784 View on Google Maps |
| Greensboro Vet Center | 4259 Piedmont Parkway Suite 108 Greensboro, NC, 27410 View on Google Maps |
| Raleigh Vet Center | 8851 Ellstree Lane Suite 122 Raleigh, NC, 27617 View on Google Maps |
| Jacksonville, NC Vet Center | 221 Memorial Drive Jacksonville, NC, 28546 View on Google Maps |
| Rutherford Vet Center Outstation | 145 College Ave Suite B Rutherfordton, NC, 28139 View on Google Maps |
VA cemeteries in North Carolina
VA cemeteries can be found all over the U.S. and are dedicated resting places for those who honorably served their country. Veterans or families can make arrangements to be laid to rest in a VA cemetery. Qualifying spouses of veterans may also be eligible. You can find eligibility requirements for VA cemeteries here. Below is a list of all VA cemeteries in North Carolina.
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| New Bern National Cemetery | 1711 National Ave New Bern, NC, 28560 View on Google Maps |
| Raleigh National Cemetery | 501 Rock Quarry Rd Raleigh, NC, 27610 View on Google Maps |
| Salisbury National Cemetery | 501 Statesville Blvd Salisbury, NC, 28144 View on Google Maps |
| Wilmington National Cemetery | 2011 Market St Wilmington, NC, 28403 View on Google Maps |
| Coastal Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 110 Montford Point Rd Jacksonville, NC, 28541 View on Google Maps |
| Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 164 Longs Plant Farm Rd Goldsboro, NC, 27534 View on Google Maps |
| Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery | 400 Murchison Rd Spring Lake, NC, 28390 View on Google Maps |
| Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery | 962 Old US 70 Hwy Black Mountain, NC, 28711 View on Google Maps |
North Carolina military bases with toxic exposure
Dangerous toxins have been found in the groundwater and soil at various military bases in North Carolina such as Fort Bragg, Camp Lejeune, and MCAS Cherry Point.
Veterans who were subject to toxic exposure at a North Carolina military installation and later developed health complications may be eligible for VA disability benefits. Below is a list of North Carolina military bases that have been affected by toxic exposure.
For more information about toxins at North Carolina military bases and how exposure may affect your health, check out our Military Bases Toxic Exposure Map.
How Woods & Woods can help
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J.S. a Navy veteran from North Carolina
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Frequently asked questions
Some benefits for 100% disabled North Carolina veterans include:
Veterans with 100% permanent and total service-connected disability may be eligible for a veteran homestead exemption for the first $45,000 of an assessed real property value.
Veterans with 100% disability rating may be eligible for free disabled veteran license plates.
Those with a 50% to 100% disability rating are eligible for hunting and fishing licenses at a reduced price.
North Carolina offers a range of state-level education benefits for veterans, service members, and family or dependents. This includes the North Carolina Scholarship for Children of Wartime Veterans, special scholarships for Vietnam vets, and residency tuition rates for eligible out-of-state veterans. Along with these benefits, many college campuses in North Carolina provide additional resources and support at VetSuccess on Campus offices.
Neil Woods
Neil Woods is a VA disability attorney and the owner and president of Woods & Woods. He received his law degree from Western Michigan University.
