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Individual Unemployability if you can’t work (<-link)

"If you can’t work because of a disability related to your service in the military, you may qualify for Individual Unemployability. This means you may be able to get disability compensation or benefits at the same level as a Veteran who has a 100% disability rating. Keep reading to find out if you may be eligible.

Am I eligible for this benefit from VA?

Request your military service records (including DD214) (<-link)

Regular updates from the Department of Veterans Affairs (<-link)

Resources for Veterans, their families, caregivers, and survivors. (link

https://news.va.gov/vetresources/?utm_source=header&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=VetResources

Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook (link)

Download the Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors handbook online or pick up a printed copy at your local medical center, regional office or Vet Center for free.

VA Center for Women Veterans (CWV) (link)

Military Sexual Trauma Care for MST survivors: (<--link)

Criteria for receiving Service from Aura Home Women Vets (link)

Other resources for Veterans:

Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Expanding Access to SSI: Getting Your Application Started Online (link)

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to people who are 65 and older, and to adults and children with disabilities who have low income and few resources. SSI is a critical program for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, mental illness, and other challenges. Click on the heading above for more information or https://www.ssa.gov/ssi to get started.

VAMC Coverage: Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania

Asheville VA Medical Center

1100 Tunnel Rd

Asheville, NC 28805

Healthcare for Homeless Veterans (HCHV) Walk-in Clinic:

Building 14 on Asheville VAMC campus (1100 Tunnel Rd, Asheville NC)

M-F, 8:30am – 4pm 828-298-7911 ext. 1198

HCHV Outreach

Staff: Howard Anderson

828-708-9603

howard.anderson@va.gov

Amanda Stancil

828-273-3266

amanda.stancil@va.gov

SSVF Coverage: Henderson, Polk, Rutherford, Transylvania

Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministry – Veterans Services of the Carolinas

1845 Brevard Rd

Arden, NC 28704

855-962-8387

Referrals:

Call 855-962-8387 or visit https://nccare360.org/get-help/

For other county resources in Western North Carolina:

https://files.stablerack.com/webfiles/100663/2025-nc-bos-veteran-resource-guide.pdf

Veteran Technology Program Sessions

They offer free tablets to veteans that do telehealth.

For more information about the sessions, here's the link: VA Technology Program Sessions

VA news for women Veterans

Center for Women Veterans

VA Homeless Programs:

Are you a Veteran who is homeless or experiencing housing instability?

If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness, we strongly encourage you to contact the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at (877) 4AID-VET (877-424-3838) for assistance.