NC NAACP Armed Services and Veterans Affairs (ASVA)
United States Armed Forces
To ensure deserving veterans, and their families receive the earned benefits they deserve.
To build a strong veteran community network empowered to advocate – for honest dissemination of veteran earned benefits without prejudice, bullying, fear, or racism; to promote the causes of veterans who have been disenfranchised…in medical and health care benefits, disability and pension benefits, housing, training, employment and job benefits, transportation assistance, contract and business development benefits, and death and burial benefits – to influence policy and legislation that promotes care and respect for veterans and their families.
To locate, educate and advocate for veterans who are disenfranchised or left unestablished within veteran benefit processes; to empower them to represent themselves and other veterans and to assist in the transition of active-duty service members into veteran benefits processes.
To provide a voice to voiceless thousands of veterans and active-duty members who are in need advocacy and representation politically, economically and medically – to assure the quality of life for their families and communities earned by their service toour country.
NOTE: It is a MUST that YOU, the Veteran provide your military service records (DD-214, Medical Records, Service jacket (if available) and any other supporting documents) to the Department of Veteran Affairs through both, the Veteran Health Administration (VHA) and the Veteran Benefits Administration (VBA) in order to be considered for medical and disability benefits. This will enable you to bridge the gap between your military service under the Department of Defense and being entered into the Depart of Veterans Affairs system.
DD-214 – Medical Records – Supporting Documents – Experience
Army – Navy – Air Force – Marine Corps
Space Force – Coast Guard
Medical Benefits – Disability Compensation
Veteran Health Admin (VHA) | Veteran Benefit Admin (VBA) | National Cemetery Admin (NCA)