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Robeson County, NC Veterans Service Office (VSO): phone and address

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Fayetteville Veterans Service Center

North Carolina Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

Type of help
Claims assistance
Location
Fayetteville

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Area served: Cumberland County, Harnett County, Hoke County, Lee County, Moore County, Robeson County, Sampson County, Scotland County.

225 Green Street, Suite 903, Fayetteville, NC 28301

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Getting help in Robeson County

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Veterans in Robeson County

The ACS estimates about 5,440, give or take 453 civilian veterans in Robeson County.

By ACS estimates, Robeson County has the 32nd largest veteran population among North Carolina's 100 counties and equivalents.

Share of civilian veterans, ACS 2020-2024
MeasureRobeson CountyNorth CarolinaUnited States
Share with a service-connected rating32 percent

below the North Carolina share; above the national share.

34 percent30 percent
Share rated 70 percent or higher19 percent

above the North Carolina share; above the national share.

18 percent13 percent

Robeson County has about 834, give or take 121 veterans 75 and older, making up 15 percent of its veterans compared with 23 percent in North Carolina.

Robeson County has about 443, give or take 153 veterans under 35, making up 8 percent of its veterans compared with 10 percent in North Carolina.

Robeson County has about 641, give or take 158 women veterans; both the county and North Carolina round to a 12 percent share.

Income, work and education in Robeson County

Census ACS 2020-2024 estimates and 90% margins of error
MeasureRobeson CountyNorth CarolinaUnited States
Veteran median income, age 18 and over with income$42,524 ± $4,063$52,418 ± $511$54,224 ± $147
Nonveteran median income, age 18 and over with income$26,183 ± $839$38,302 ± $191$41,154 ± $99
Veterans below poverty level, age 18 and over11.1% ± 3.3 points7.3% ± 0.3 points7.4% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a disability, age 18 and over38.9% ± 4.8 points30.1% ± 0.5 points30.7% ± 0.1 points
Employed share of veterans, ages 18 to 6466.9% ± 6.5 points71.6% ± 0.7 points73.9% ± 0.2 points
Unemployed share of veterans in the labor force, ages 18 to 645.7% ± 4.1 points; small survey sample; treat as roughNot comparedNot compared
Veterans with high school or more, age 25 and over94.1% ± 3.1 points95.8% ± 0.2 points95.5% ± 0.1 points
Veterans with a bachelor’s degree or more, age 25 and over16.2% ± 2.2 points32.2% ± 0.6 points31.8% ± 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 6,000 on September 30, 2035, compared with 7,000 on September 30, 2026. VetPop2023 projections are rounded to the nearest 1,000 as VA directs. Projection source and method.

VA disability compensation in Robeson County

VA reports 3,059 veterans in Robeson County receiving disability compensation in FY2025.

VA recipients by service-connected rating, FY2025
Rating groupRecipients
0 to 20 percent415
30 to 40 percent209
50 to 60 percent312
70 to 90 percent1,064
100 percent1,059

FY2019: 2,363 recipients. Change to FY2025: +696.

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 Robeson County

In 2025, lenders reported 310 VA-backed home loans out of 1,360 home loans made in Robeson County (22.8% VA), under the federal Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA).

Average VA loan amount reported: about $270,000.

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).

HMDA 2025 and FHFA 2026 sources.

When they served

The largest reported service groups are Vietnam era only (about 1,410, give or take 226) and between the Vietnam and Gulf War eras (about 1,380, give or take 254).

For questions about Vietnam-era exposure rules, read the Agent Orange presumptive conditions list; eligibility depends on your service and condition.

VA money in Robeson County

VA reported about $124.3 million in compensation and pension spending and about $67.0 million in medical care spending in Robeson County for FY2025.

Nearest VA locations

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The second-nearest medical center to Robeson County is Durham VA Medical Center (opens in a new tab) in Durham, NC, about 95 miles in a straight line from the county center.

Outside North Carolina, in Myrtle Beach, SC, Myrtle Beach Vet Center (opens in a new tab) is Robeson County's second-nearest Vet Center, about 68 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 48.7 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 36.6 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 Robeson 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 Robeson County

VA's FY2026 Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) intake list names these providers. About VA SSVF (opens in a new tab).

VA homeless programs (opens in a new tab)

Cities and towns in Robeson County

  • Lumberton (city): about 18,859 residents
  • Red Springs (town): about 3,125 residents
  • Pembroke (town): about 2,822 residents
  • St. Pauls (town): about 2,688 residents
  • Fairmont (town): about 2,463 residents
More places (17)
  • Maxton (town): about 2,330 residents
  • Barker Ten Mile (unincorporated community): about 1,156 residents
  • Rowland (town): about 946 residents
  • Prospect (unincorporated community): about 907 residents
  • Parkton (town): about 529 residents
  • Rennert (town): about 292 residents
  • Raemon (unincorporated community): about 288 residents
  • Elrod (unincorporated community): about 246 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Wakulla (unincorporated community): about 142 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Shannon (unincorporated community): about 125 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Proctorville (town): about 109 residents
  • Marietta (town): about 106 residents
  • McDonald (town): about 106 residents
  • Lumber Bridge (town): about 75 residents
  • Rex (unincorporated community): about 59 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Orrum (town): about 56 residents (small survey sample; treat as rough)
  • Raynham (town): about 42 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

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.

See every North Carolina benefit by rating

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

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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 Robeson County

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Sabrina Leshore

Attorney · Lumberton · NC · In your county

VA-accredited since 2021 · checked

VA accreditation number 49744

4.0 · 43 reviews · Firm rating

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Pamela Harris

Claims agent · Fayetteville · NC · About 32 miles away

VA-accredited since 2016 · checked

VA accreditation number 39456

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Michelle Shortsleeve

Claims agent · Fayetteville · NC · About 32 miles away

VA-accredited since 2026 · checked

VA accreditation number 60776

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April George

Claims agent · Hope Mills · NC · About 32 miles away

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VA accreditation number 61480

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Robert Staples

Claims agent · Fayetteville · NC · About 32 miles away

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VA accreditation number 38861

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