Veterans Services

Welcome to Veterans Services of Cleveland County
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Cleveland County has two Accredited Service Officers available to help you with your VA questions and concerns:

  • Debra Conn, Veterans Services Director, (704) 484-4803
  • Julie Crotts, Veterans Services Officer, (704) 484-4803

Contact Information

Location: Cleveland County Administration Building, First Floor, 311 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC 28150
Mailing address: P.O. Box 1210, Shelby, NC 28150
Telephone for appointments: (704) 484-4803
Fax: (704) 476-3094

Veterans Services Advisory Board
The Veterans Services Advisory Board meets on the 2nd Friday of each month from 10 AM - 11 AM at the county administrative building, 311 E. Marion Street, Shelby.
We are currently accepting applications to serve on our advisory board!  You do not need to be a veteran to serve on the board.

Cleveland County Advisor Board Information

 


Toys for Tots collection

Help make our collection boxes overflow with toys for girls and boys in need this Christmas!
Drop off your new unwrapped toy in the collection box Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm by December 16th!
Veterans Services is located on the first floor in the Charles F. Harry III, Administration Building, 311 E. Marion Street, Shelby.
You can bring the joy of Christmas and send a message of hope to less fortunate children.



veterans services Officers can help you with:


Summary of VA Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Compensation
  • Pension
  • Vocational Rehabilitation
  • Dependent and Survivor Benefits
  • Burial Benefits
  • VA Home Loan Certificate of Eligibility
  • And more….

Eligibility for VA Benefits

You may be eligible for VA benefits if you are a:

  • Veteran
  • Veteran’s Dependent
  • Surviving Spouse, child, or parent of a deceased Veteran

Veterans Services

We can assist you with the following:

  • Ordering a copy of your DD-214
  • Enrolling in VA Healthcare
  • Filing claims for compensation
  • Adding Dependents
  • Checking eligibility for:
    • Pension
    • Widow’s Pension
    • Aid and Attendance
    • Burial Benefits
    • Grave Markers
  • Scholarship applications for:
    • Children of Wartime
    • Disabled Veterans
    • Deceased Veterans