- Type of help
- DAV National Service Office
- Location
- Winston-Salem
DAV National Service Officers provide free help with VA benefits claims and appeals.
251 North Main St, Room 151, Winston-Salem, NC 27101Hours are not confirmed. Call before visiting.
Local help and county facts
Forsyth County, NC Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Forsyth in North Carolina.
In Forsyth County, you are part of a veteran population ranked 6th largest among North Carolina's 100 counties by ACS estimates. Free claims help is available from an accredited VSO representative at the DAV Winston-Salem National Service Office; call first to confirm availability before traveling. The VFW North Carolina department contact and the state’s official service directory are referral options, not confirmed visit locations or direct claims help. For VA care, the Kernersville VA Clinic is 12 miles away, and the Salisbury medical center is 34 miles away; these are straight-line distances from the county center, not driving distances. Vietnam era only is the largest service era, with about 6,450 veterans, give or take 634. If you served in that era, Agent Orange exposure questions depend on where and when you served.
Offices for Forsyth County
Other offices serving Forsyth County
Clemmons Veterans Service Center
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Clemmons
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm how to get help.
Area served: Alamance County, Alleghany County, Davidson County, Davie County, Forsyth County, Guilford County, Montgomery County, Randolph County, Rockingham County, Rowan County, Stokes County, Surry County, Yadkin County.
3802 Clemmons Road, Suite C, Clemmons, NC 27012Hours are not confirmed. Call before visiting.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the North Carolina directory.
Getting help in Forsyth County
The state map assigns Forsyth County to the Clemmons center. Call to confirm the current appointment options.
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Forsyth County
The ACS estimates about 19,100, give or take 1,120 civilian veterans in Forsyth County.
By ACS estimates, Forsyth County has the 6th largest veteran population among North Carolina's 100 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 28 percent below the North Carolina share; below the national share. | 34 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 14 percent below the North Carolina share; above the national share. | 18 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Forsyth County number about 4,780, give or take 370; their 25 percent share is above North Carolina's 23 percent.
Forsyth County has about 1,660, give or take 478 veterans under 35, making up 9 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in North Carolina.
Women veterans in Forsyth County number about 2,570, give or take 474; their 14 percent share is above North Carolina's 12 percent.
Income, work and education in Forsyth County
| Measure | Forsyth County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $46,284 ± $2,760 | $52,418 ± $511 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $36,943 ± $507 | $38,302 ± $191 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 7.0% ± 1.6 points | 7.3% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 28.7% ± 2.5 points | 30.1% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 72.9% ± 4.2 points | 71.6% ± 0.7 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 4.9% ± 1.6 points | 4.1% ± 0.3 points | 4.1% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 95.6% ± 1.8 points | 95.8% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 33.5% ± 2.9 points | 32.2% ± 0.6 points | 31.8% ± 0.2 points |
Income is in 2024 dollars. These figures describe civilians. Poverty and disability shares use veterans whose poverty status is determined. Census disability measures daily functioning, not a VA service-connected rating. Tables and method.
VA projects fewer veterans here in 2035: about 14,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 18,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Forsyth County
VA reports 7,014 veterans in Forsyth County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 1,181 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 681 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 825 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 2,256 |
| 100 percent | 2,071 |
FY2019: 5,294 recipients. Change to FY2025: +1,720.
VA does not publish some small counts. Those show as “Not published.” VA county compensation data (opens in a new tab).
VA home loans in Forsyth County
In 2025, lenders reported 740 VA-backed home loans out of 9,623 home loans made in Forsyth County (7.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $320,000.
The 2026 FHFA one-unit county loan limit here is $832,750. This limit matters for a VA loan only when part of your entitlement is still tied to another VA loan. VA explains remaining entitlement and loan limits (opens in a new tab).
When they served
The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 6,450, give or take 634) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 3,390, give or take 490).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Forsyth County
VA reported about $225.2 million in compensation and pension spending and about $165.6 million in medical care spending in Forsyth County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
1601 Brenner Avenue, Salisbury, NC 28144-2515
New-patient wait for mental health: 51 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 36 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 34 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Kernersville VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
1695 Kernersville Medical Parkway, Kernersville, NC 27284-7159
New-patient wait for mental health: 13 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 28 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 12 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Greensboro Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
4259 Piedmont Parkway, Suite 108, Greensboro, NC 27410
about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA regional benefit office
Winston-Salem VA Regional Benefit Office (opens in a new tab)
251 N. Main Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27155
about 3 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Forsyth County is Durham VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Durham, NC, about 74 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Forsyth County is Greensboro, NC Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Greensboro, NC, about 18 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The state registry lists Winston-Salem RO (station 318); county claims jurisdiction is unconfirmed.
Veterans cemeteries and State Veterans Homes
Nearest open VA national cemetery
Salisbury National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
501 Statesville Boulevard Salisbury, NC 28144
704-636-2661
About 34.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
400 Murchison Rd Spring Lake, NC 28390
919-664-1175
About 98.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
State veterans cemeteries set their own eligibility rules.
National Cemetery Administration lists checked October 2, 2026. Cemetery coverage and distance method.
Cleanup and former military sites in Forsyth County
Formerly Used Defense Sites
- WINST-SAL NAV WEA IND (opens in a new tab)
- WINSTON-SALEM AFS Z130 (opens in a new tab)
- WINSTON-SALEM ARPT (opens in a new tab)
- WINSTON-SALEM POW CP (opens in a new tab)
Military branch is not listed in the USACE FY2024 property data.
These lists use site points within county boundaries. A site may extend into another county.
For VA’s service-location rules, see the presumptive conditions list. A location listing does not establish personal exposure or eligibility.
Veterans experiencing homelessness
On one night in January 2024, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County CoC counted 47 veterans experiencing homelessness (35 sheltered, 12 unsheltered).
NC-500 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid).
The HUD workbook reports 49 veterans for the 2019 comparison.
This is a one-night count for the whole CoC area, not a county or annual total. CoC mapping method.
If you need housing help, call the National Call Center for Homeless Veterans at 877-424-3838. You can call any time, day or night.
Your nearest VA medical center by straight-line distance is W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 704-638-9000. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Forsyth County
- United Way of Forsyth County, Inc.: (336) 978-0267
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Veterans treatment courts in Forsyth County
The National Treatment Court Resource Center lists 1 veterans treatment court in Forsyth County as of December 31, 2025.
These courts connect participating veterans involved in the justice system with treatment and support. Each court sets its own eligibility rules. National Treatment Court Resource Center maps (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Forsyth County
- Winston-Salem (city): about 252,037 residents
- Kernersville (town): about 27,830 residents
- Clemmons (village): about 21,871 residents
- Lewisville (town): about 13,828 residents
- Walkertown (town): about 5,873 residents
More places (4)
- Rural Hall (town): about 3,466 residents
- Tobaccoville (village): about 2,664 residents
- Germanton (unincorporated community): about 1,087 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
- Bethania (town): about 443 residents
Census incorporated places and census-designated places, sorted by ACS 2020-2024 population. Figures are ACS estimates for the whole place, not only the part inside this county. Places are assigned by their 2024 Census internal point and may cross county boundaries. Sources and mapping method.
Free tools and help
- VA disability calculator
- Back pay calculator
- North Carolina veteran benefits
- Claims guide
- Presumptive conditions
- Condition guides
For the Veterans Crisis Line, dial 988 then press 1. VA crisis support (opens in a new tab)
North Carolina benefits
Qualifying North Carolina veterans with a 100 percent permanent and total service-connected disability receive a $45,000 homestead assessed value exemption.
North Carolina offers Class I-B scholarships to eligible children of veterans receiving compensation for a 100 percent wartime service-connected disability.
Get ready for your appointment
- Your DD-214 or other discharge papers
- Any VA decision letters you have received
- Medical records you want to discuss
Starting a new claim? Ask about an intent to file
Ask the office about VA Form 21-0966 to preserve a potential benefits start date while gathering evidence. Check your intent to file deadline.
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Sources and method
ACS 2020-2024; VA FY2025; geography/locations/benefits 2026; adjacency 2024. Distances: straight line from county center. The summary paragraph was drafted by AI from the facts on this page and checked automatically against them. Full method.
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