Dorchester County Veterans Affairs

04/13/2026

VETERANS BEWARE: Not all "help" is equal. 🚫
Although we aren't federal employees, the Dorchester County Veterans Affairs team is VA-accredited and recognized by the VA as VSOs.
PROTECT YOUR BENEFITS: Beware of unaccredited companies or "consultants" not recognized by the VA. They are not authorized to represent you. Stick with the experts you can trust—for free.

Helping veterans get through the red tape of applying for VA disability benefits has become a multibillion-dollar industry over the past decade. Which might be surprising, because charging vets for such help may be against federal law, but this hasn't stopped many consulting companies.

04/01/2026

You Served- Now Let Us Serve You. Join Us for a Veteran Life Planning Seminar.

03/24/2026

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03/12/2026

The Columbia VA Regional Office is hosting a Veteran Experience Action Center (VEAC) 1-on-1 Claims Clinic where Veterans can receive personalized assistance with:

• VA disability and pension claims
• Health care enrollment
• Mental health resources
• Housing and employment support
• Survivor benefits
• Vet Center services
• Community and volunteer resources

📅 March 19–21, 2026
📍 South Carolina National Guard Armory
1328 Old Dairy Rd., Columbia, SC 29201

⏰ March 19–20: 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
⏰ March 21: 9 a.m.–2 p.m.

Veterans, caregivers, and family members are encouraged to attend.

03/10/2026

*Women Veterans*
Free informational session

Women Veterans are invited to join us for an upcoming Women’s Health Services Information Session hosted by the Columbia VA Health Care System.

📅 Wednesday, March 11
🕒 12:30 p.m.
💻 Microsoft Teams (Virtual Event)

The session will be led by Rose Hutson, BSN, RN, Women’s Veteran Program Manager, who will provide an overview of available women’s health services, eligibility, and how to access care through VA.

This is a valuable opportunity for Women Veterans to learn more about comprehensive health services designed specifically to meet their needs — and to ask questions directly to a knowledgeable VA representative.

How to Join:

Microsoft Teams Meeting
Join online:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/27384438991713?p=GVWm1eDgx4Ki3KDCRh

Meeting ID: 273 844 389 917 13
Passcode: YL7Cc2cH

Dial in by phone:
+1 872-701-0185
Phone Conference ID: 431 763 602 #

We encourage all Women Veterans and those who support them to attend and learn more about the services available to support their health and well-being.

For additional information about Women’s Health Services, please contact the Columbia VA Health Care System or visit our website.

02/26/2026

ATTN: Dorchester County Veterans and Veteran Organizations.

02/26/2026

The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs is growing and looking for dedicated professionals who want to serve our state's Veterans 🇺🇸

If you’re looking for a meaningful career with purpose, SCDVA has career opportunities available! Help us support the nearly 400,000 Veterans who call our state home!

🔗Click the link to learn more and apply today: https://buff.ly/vHBxjRM

02/23/2026

Veterans — you can follow the video below to file for your Property Tax Exemption. Please note: our Department of Veterans office is NOT a tax office; we can help guide you but do not process tax filings.

If you have 100% Permanent & Total (P&T) disability, you can get official proof (your VA disability letter) from your VA.gov account — use that as documentation when filing.

Questions? Reply here or contact Dorchester County Veterans Affairs for help.

https://youtu.be/PAE8WSa5cQw?si=HtVeQWAV3Dd5zU81

This tutorial will provide you with the step-by-step process of applying for a Property Tax Exemption on MyDORWAY. 00:00 Intro00:14 Applying for an Exempt Pr...

02/21/2026

Not enrolled in VA Health Care?
You can access Su***de Prevention Care RIGHT NOW.
Are you looking for clinical care or counseling?
Assistance with benefits?
No matter what you’re experiencing, the Veterans Crisis Line here to connect you with resources and support systems to help.

No matter what you’re experiencing, we’re here to connect you with local resources and support systems to help.

02/20/2026