Anderson County's Veterans Affairs Office, 2404 North Main Street, Anderson, 864-260-4036, gives VA-accredited, no-cost representation on claims by appointment, weekdays 7:30 to 4:30, with a Thursday branch at the Powdersville Library; it drives veterans to appointments four days a week (864-824-3494) and keeps free bus tickets for low-income or homeless veterans.
Also called: county veterans affairs officer, CVAO, veterans service office, claims help, Matthew Muth, Powdersville, transportation, bus tickets, Electric City Transit, 25-11-40, Anderson, Powdersville, Belton, Honea Path, Williamston.
For: Veteran or service member, spouse, child, survivor.
Every South Carolina county has a veterans' affairs officer under section 25-11-40; see the South Carolina entry on county veterans affairs officers. Anderson County's: "The mission of Anderson County Veterans Affairs is to provide VA-accredited, no-cost representation by claims specialists before the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for Veterans, survivors, and dependents and to assist Veterans and claimants in receiving all federal and state benefits allowable under Federal and State Laws." "Our office is operating by appointment only"; call 864-260-4036 or email [email protected].
Rides and bus fare. "Our office is now available to assist veterans with transportation Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday! Please contact our transportation department at 864-824-3494 to schedule or discuss a time for pick up and/or drop off." "For Veterans Only: There are free bus tickets available at our N. Main Street Location for low income or homeless Veterans who are in need of bus tickets for transportation. Please call our office in advance if you need a ticket. Veterans who have any form of Veterans ID Card can ride public transit for free."
Where and when. County Veterans Service Officer Matthew Muth; 2404 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621; Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Powdersville branch: Powdersville Library, 4 Civic Court, Thursdays only, walk-ins and appointments. The office also holds veterans' workshops and claims clinics with legal help on wills and powers of attorney.
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No-cost representation; the bus tickets are for low-income or homeless veterans. No rating is needed.
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