Need Claims Assistance?
The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (USDVA) and the South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA) mission is to provide benefits and services to Veterans and their families in a responsive, timely and compassionate manner in recognition of their service to our Nation. Veterans and their dependents may be eligible for various benefits administered by the USDVA.
SCDVA and County Veterans' Affairs Officers throughout the state of South Carolina are available to help Veterans and their families file claims and in some cases assist with claims review and representation for appeals services. It is highly recommended that a Veteran complete a claim with the assistance of a Veteran's representative.
An accredited attorney, claims agent, or Veterans Service Organization (VSO) representative can help you file a claim or request a decision review. Use USDVA's search tool to find one of these types of accredited representatives to help you. CLICK HERE to begin your search.
To find VSOs located in the Columbia Regional Office CLICK HERE.
Start the claims filing process at your local county Veterans' Affairs Office by clicking HERE.
SCDVA staff at these locations can assist Veterans and their families in obtaining benefits through reviewing incoming claims from County Veterans' Affairs Offices and providing appeals representation for claims. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs
VA Regional Office - Columbia
6437 Garners Ferry Road, Suite 1126
Columbia, SC 29209
Phone: 803.647.2434
SC Department of Veterans’ Affairs
WJB Dorn VAMC (SCDVA)
Building 100, Room 1B109
6439 Garners Ferry Road
Columbia, SC 29209
Phone: 803.776.4000 ext 7538 or 7539
Cell: 803.920.7680
North Charleston VA Clinic
6450 Rivers Avenue, Room L203
North Charleston, SC 29406
Phone: 803.973.9433
Intake Site Beaufort Naval Hospital
1 Pinckney Blvd
Beaufort, SC 29902
(843) 288-5600
Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site Marine Corps Air Station
Building 807, Career Resource Management Center, Marine Corps Air Station
Beaufort, SC 29904
(843) 228-7701
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site at Charleston Air Force Base
Airman and Family Readiness Center, Bldg. #500
Charleston, SC 29904
(843) 963-8883
Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site at Fort Jackson
VA Predischarge Program, Bldg. #4600, Education Center
Strom Thurmond Blvd.
Fort Jackson, SC 29907
(803) 751-6071
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site at Navy Weapons Station
Fleet and Family Support Center
1005 Jefferson Ave., Bldg. 775
Goose Creek, SC 29445
(843) 794-7480
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site at Parris Island
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Bldg. 923, CRMC
Parris Island, SC 29905
(843) 228-4574
Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Intake Site at Shaw Air Force Base
C20th Medical Group
420 Pulifka Ave.
Bldg. 1042, TOPA Rm A017
Shaw AFB 29154
(803) 895-6748
Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Upstate Facilities
3030 North Highway 81, Anderson, SC 29621
41 Park Creek Drive, Greenville, SC 29605
3 Caledon Court, Suite B, Greenville, SC 29615
279 North Grove Medical Park Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303
Midlands Facilities
Columbia VA Health Care System
6439 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
1710 Richland Street, Suite A, Columbia, SC 29201
951 Millbrook Avenue, Aiken, SC 29803
2670 Mils Park Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732
Pee Dee Facilities
1822 Sally Hill Farms Road, Florence, SC 29501
1800 Airpark Drive, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
1101 Johnson Ave, Suite 201, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
245 North Bultman Drive, Sumter, SC 29150
Lowcountry Facilities
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center
109 Bee Street, Charleston, SC 29401
Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center
950 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30904
3625 West Montague Ave, North Charleston, SC 29418
1 Pinckney Blvd, Beaufort, SC 29902
2418 NNPTC Circle, Goose Creek, SC 29445
6450 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
151 Magnolia Village Parkway, Orangeburg, SC 29118
Long Term Care options are available to Veterans who served on active duty, completed their tour, and have a discharge other than dishonorable. Those Veterans who are eligible to receive Health Care Services through the VA’s Health Care system also have access to long term care services. Below are the services available:
State Veterans Homes:
- Veterans who served on active duty – and –
- Have a discharge other than dishonorable – and –
- If you enlisted after September 07, 1980 or entered active duty after October 16, 1981, you must have served 24 months or the full tour of duty for which you were activated (Click here for more information on eligibility for health benefits)
- For more information on South Carolina's State Veteran Nursing Homes, or information on how to apply, click here.
VA Medical Center – Community Living Center:
- Above plus
- Long term care for Veterans with a Service-Connected disability rating of 70% or greater
Other non-VA Skilled Nursing facility on contract with the VA:
- Above plus
- Long term care for Veterans with a Service-Connected disability rating of 70% or greater
For more information on Community Based long term care services, please contact your local VA Medical Center, Office of Geriatrics and Extended Care / Community Based Services.
