COLUMBIA, SC (SCDVA) – The South Carolina Department of Veterans' Affairs (SCDVA), in partnership with the Calhoun County Veterans’ Affairs Office, Columbia VA Regional Office, and other key partners are hosting a Rural Veterans Claims Clinic in Calhoun County. The claims clinic will provide essential benefits and resource-assistance to Veterans and their families in the Midlands and parts of the Lowcountry.

Event Details:

• WHAT: Calhoun County Rural Veterans Claims Clinic
• WHEN: Thursday, October 2 – Friday, October 3, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 p.m. daily
• WHERE: John Ford Community Center, 304 Agnes Street, St. Matthews, SC 29135

Veterans and family members who attend will receive assistance with:

• VA Disability Compensation & Pension Claim Filing and Assistance
• VA Life Insurance, Home Loan, & Education Information
• VA Health Care Benefits & On-Site Enrollment
• Homeless, Low-Income Housing & Vocational Support Services
• Volunteer & Employment Opportunities
• VA National Cemetery Administration & Memorial Benefits
• Mental Health Counseling Resources
• VA Mobile Vet Center
• Calhoun County Services
• Veteran Readiness & Employment Benefits

This clinic aims to bring vital resources directly to the rural Veteran community, ensuring easy access to claims assistance and other support services without the need to travel long distances. For additional questions regarding the Rural Veterans Claims Clinic, please contact: rrucker@calhouncounty.sc.gov or Brandon Wilson at brandon.wilson@scdva.sc.gov