Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Veterans Health Administration

The Veterans Health Administration has over 1,700 sites of care serving 8.76 million Veterans each year. Eligibility for care is complex. See Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office or our Service Officer, Art Ranta, for advice and help on how to take advantage of VA health care.

TRICARE Health Program

Health care program of the Department of Defense Military Health System. Tricare provides civilian health benefits for U.S Armed Forces military personnel, military retirees, and their dependents, including some members of the Reserve Component.

Vet Center Program

VA community-based centers that welcome home war veterans with honor by providing quality readjustment counseling in a caring manner in or near their own community.

The Semper Fi Fund

The Semper Fi Fund provides immediate financial assistance and lifetime support to post 9/11 wounded, critically ill and injured members of all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces, and their families, ensuring that they have the resources they need during their recovery.

Community Provider Toolkit

Information on VA services and resources, understanding military culture and experience, and tools for working with a variety of mental health conditions.

Honor Our Heroes Foundation

VA National Center for PTSD

The National Center for PTSD is dedicated to research and education on trauma and PTSD. They work to assure that the latest research findings help those exposed to trauma.

The Independence Fund

Provides tools, therapies and guidance to those veterans severely injured in the Line of Duty who are otherwise not receiving it.

Maryville University

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National Cemetery Administration

VA benefits may be provided for burial in a National or private cemetery. Funeral directors will normally provide guidance and help for these benefits. Also see Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office, our Service Officer, Art Ranta or click on the eagle to bring you to the National Cemetery Administration site for information.

U. S. Government Official Employment Site

USAJOBS connects job seekers with federal employment opportunities across the United States and around the world.

University of South Carolina Beaufort

Four-year accredited university with special programs for active duty military and veterans.

Technical College of the Lowcountry

Two-year technical college providing academic and technical programs leading to Associate Degrees, Diplomas, and Certificates with special programs for active duty military and veterans.

VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families

ONE80 Place, Charleston

The only Lowcountry facility providing full domiciliary, sustenance, and other services to homeless (or about to be) veterans and their families.

Operation R & R, Hilton Head

Dedicated to helping military families and Gold Star spouses and parents to deal with the problems of reintegration and post deployment stress by providing a complimentary weeks vacation at little or no cost.

Veterans Crisis Line

The Veterans Crisis Line connects Veterans in crisis and their families and friends with qualified, caring Department of Veterans Affairs responders through a confidential toll-free hotline, online chat, or text.

Grace After Fire

To help women veterans help themselves by providing the means for women Veterans to gain self-knowledge and self-renewal.

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors

You love someone who served our country. Then tragedy hit. And now your loved one is gone. You are a survivor, a person trying to figure out what is next. We are here for you. You are not alone.

VA Caregiver Support

Caring for those who commit to care for those who have "borne the battle." There are several support and service options designed with the care-giver in mind.

Health, Dental, Pharmacy Coverage for Eligible Personnel

Community Provider Toolkit (VA)

VA National Center for PTSD

VA Vet Center Program

The Independence Fund

Honor Our Heroes Foundation

Semper Fi Fund for critically ill and injured of all services

Beaufort County Veterans Affairs Office

First point of contact for all Beaufort County veterans and associated individuals for all issues related to benefits administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This is a non-VA, local governmental agency dedicated to assisting veterans in obtaining their rightful benefits under law.

Disabled American Veterans (DAV)

DAV National Service Officers (NSOs) assist veterans in filing claims with the VA, free of charge. Claim work is done at Hardees, 1450 Ribaut Road, Port Royal each Thursday morning from 7 AM - 10:30 AM.  Bring your DD-214 and any VA paperwork if you have filed a claim before.

Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)

Veterans Benefits Administration

Primary portal for all non-health/burial related services administered by VA. It is recommended that your post Service Officer, the Beaufort County VA or DAV be contacted first.

National Archives
Veterans Service Records

Request Your Military Service Records Online, by Mail, or by Fax (Includes DD 214/Separation Documents, Personnel Records, Replacement Medals, and/or Medical Records)

National Veterans Legal Services Project

NVLSP provides free legal support and representation for BVA appeals, IDES appeals, military sexual assault survivors, discharge upgrades, and more.  Compensated representation at the Court of Appeals for Veteran Claims with compensation from awards.