- Type of help
- VFW claims-service contact
- Location
- Kinston
VFW's service-officer finder lists claims assistance at this location. Confirm the current representative.
1165 B HWY 11/55, Kinston, NC 28504Hours are not confirmed. Call before visiting.
Local help and county facts
Lenoir County, NC Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address
Find veterans benefits and claims contacts for Lenoir in North Carolina.
Offices for Lenoir County
Other offices serving Lenoir County
Kinston Veterans Service Center
North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs
- Type of help
- Claims assistance
- Location
- Kinston
Veterans benefits and claims assistance. Contact the provider to confirm how to get help.
Area served: Carteret County, Craven County, Duplin County, Greene County, Jones County, Lenoir County, Wayne County.
100 North Queen Street, Suite 209, Kinston, NC 28501Hours are not confirmed. Call before visiting.
For statewide phone and remote help, see the North Carolina directory.
Getting help in Lenoir County
The state map assigns Lenoir County to the Kinston center. Call to confirm the current appointment options.
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Call (833) 387-1649Veterans in Lenoir County
The ACS estimates about 3,540, give or take 387 civilian veterans in Lenoir County.
By ACS estimates, Lenoir County has the 46th largest veteran population among North Carolina's 100 counties and equivalents.
| Measure | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Share with a service-connected rating | 45 percent above the North Carolina share; above the national share. | 34 percent | 30 percent |
| Share rated 70 percent or higher | 26 percent above the North Carolina share; above the national share. | 18 percent | 13 percent |
Veterans 75 and older in Lenoir County number about 881, give or take 151; their 25 percent share is above North Carolina's 23 percent.
Veterans under 35 account for 4 percent; a small survey sample; treat as rough in Lenoir County; the survey figures do not support a state comparison.
Women veterans in Lenoir County number about 456, give or take 154; their 13 percent share is above North Carolina's 12 percent.
Income, work and education in Lenoir County
| Measure | Lenoir County | North Carolina | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $44,250 ± $6,198 | $52,418 ± $511 | $54,224 ± $147 |
| Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income | $27,674 ± $2,296 | $38,302 ± $191 | $41,154 ± $99 |
| Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over | 13.2% ± 5.1 points | 7.3% ± 0.3 points | 7.4% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over | 42.1% ± 6.8 points | 30.1% ± 0.5 points | 30.7% ± 0.1 points |
| Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 64 | 71.8% ± 10.4 points | 71.6% ± 0.7 points | 73.9% ± 0.2 points |
| Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 64 | 5.4% ± 7.8 points; small survey sample; treat as rough | Not compared | Not compared |
| Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over | 89.4% ± 4.1 points | 95.8% ± 0.2 points | 95.5% ± 0.1 points |
| Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over | 14.3% ± 4.4 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 slightly fewer veterans here by 2035; both years round to about 4,000. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.
VA disability compensation in Lenoir County
VA reports 1,716 veterans in Lenoir County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.
| Rating group | Recipients |
|---|---|
| 0 to 20 percent | 256 |
| 30 to 40 percent | 150 |
| 50 to 60 percent | 208 |
| 70 to 90 percent | 538 |
| 100 percent | 564 |
FY2019: 1,336 recipients. Change to FY2025: +380.
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 Lenoir County
In 2025, lenders reported 188 VA-backed home loans out of 954 home loans made in Lenoir County (19.7% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).
Average VA loan amount reported: about $250,000.
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 1,310, give or take 207) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 608, give or take 165).
For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.
VA money in Lenoir County
VA reported about $62.1 million in compensation and pension spending and about $26.8 million in medical care spending in Lenoir County for FY2025.
Nearest VA locations
VA medical center
Fayetteville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab)
2300 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301-3856
New-patient wait for mental health: 71 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 71 miles in a straight line from the county center.
VA clinic
Goldsboro VA Clinic (opens in a new tab)
2610 Hospital Road, Goldsboro, NC 27534-9423
New-patient wait for mental health: 64 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
New-patient wait for primary care: 90 days (VA, as of October 1, 2026).
about 21 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Vet Center
Greenville, NC Vet Center (opens in a new tab)
2315 Dickinson Avenue, Suite 300, Greenville, NC 27834-3784
about 28 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 158 miles in a straight line from the county center.
Call to confirm hours before you go.
The second-nearest medical center to Lenoir County is Durham VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Durham, NC, about 91 miles in a straight line from the county center.
The second-nearest Vet Center to Lenoir County is Greenville Mobile Vet Center (opens in a new tab) in Greenville, NC, about 29 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
Florence National Cemetery Annex (opens in a new tab)
1001 Stockade Drive Florence, SC 29506
843-669-8783
About 140.7 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: open.
Closer VA national cemetery for cremated remains only
Danville National Cemetery, VA (opens in a new tab)
721 Lee Street Danville, VA 24541
704-636-2661
About 134.8 miles in a straight line from the county center. Burial space: cremation only.
Nearest VA-funded state or tribal veterans cemetery
Eastern Carolina State Veterans Cemetery (opens in a new tab)
164 Longs Plant Farm Rd Goldsboro, NC 27534
919-648-0510
About 17 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.
State Veterans Homes in Lenoir County
- North Carolina Veterans Home - Kinston, Kinston
VA-recognized State Veterans Homes listed in VA's FY2025 per diem list, September 2024. VA State Home list (opens in a new tab).
Cleanup and former military sites in Lenoir County
Formerly Used Defense Sites
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, North Carolina Balance of State CoC counted 134 veterans experiencing homelessness (70 sheltered, 64 unsheltered).
NC-503 is the HUD Continuum of Care (CoC) selected by this county's geographic center (polygon centroid). This Balance of State area covers communities outside separate local CoCs.
The HUD workbook reports 157 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 Fayetteville VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab), 910-488-2120. Ask for the homeless coordinator.
Housing prevention and rehousing help serving Lenoir County
- Volunteers of America of the Carolinas, Inc.: (919) 530-1100; (910) 920-2994
VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).
Cities and towns in Lenoir County
- Kinston (city): about 19,505 residents
- La Grange (town): about 2,756 residents
- Jackson Heights (unincorporated community): about 794 residents
- Deep Run (unincorporated community): about 662 residents
- Pink Hill (town): about 527 residents
More places (1)
- Graingers (unincorporated community): about 27 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
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. Full method.
VA-accredited attorneys and claims agents near Lenoir County
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