Veterans Assistance Available

About this event

Berkeley County Library System (BCLS), in collaboration with Berkeley County Veterans Affairs, will be offering " Veterans Assistance" to veterans and their families on the following dates from

10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.:

August 20, September 3 & 17, October 8, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17.

It is advisable to call 843-719-4023 in advance to schedule an appointment. Please let the representative know that you would like the appointment at the Sangaree Library.

Berkeley County Veterans Affairs staff will be on-site at the Sangaree Library , located at 595 Sangaree Parkway, Summerville to assist in determining eligibility for all benefits veterans may be qualified including disability compensation, pension, death, educational, home loan guarantee and/or medical not excluding additional benefits.

Services include:

Assisting with filing claims for various benefits and entitlements for veterans and their families, including obtaining veterans military medical records and personnel file.

Work in tandem with veterans' service organizations as well as state and federal government agencies to educate and serve veterans and their families.

Assist veterans' survivors in filing for death benefits, survivor benefits annuity, burial benefits, insurance annuity and

"Assist with admission to Veterans Hospitals and nursing home care facilities. "The Berkeley County Veterans Affairs Office will be conducting a pilot program to assess the viability of extending our services into the community. Our goal is to increase the efficiency of our services while recognizing that location is crucial. The "Veterans Assistance" sessions being offered at Daniel Island Library will determine the best utilization of our resources." -Gerald "Jerry" Baxley, Veteran Affairs Director

For more information on "Veterans Assistance," please contact Gene Brunson, Library Director, at 843-719-4241 or gene.brunson@berkeleycountysc.gov .