View or Download the Veterans Administration 2025 Veterans Benefits Guide.
View or Download the Virginia Veterans Resource Guide.
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How can I get a copy of my DD214?
Your Separation Document (DD214) is important to both you and also to your Next of Kin. It is the generally accepted or required document needed to obtain veteran benefits or even to join veteran organizations such as the American Legion.
The National Archives provides an entire section for a Veteran or Next of Kin to request copies of the veteran's service records.
Here, you can request:
- Separation Documents (DD214)
- Official Military Personnel Files
- Replacement Medals
- Medical & Health Records
http://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
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Get Help filing a VA Claim
A DVS representative will be at Post 56 to assist veterans with their issues on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 9:00AM to Noon.
No appointment needed. First come, First Served.
Can't make it to the post? You can also schedule an appointment with DVS at their Accomac Office.
Address:
Virginia Dept of Veterans Service
23365 Front Street, Suite B P.O. Box 7
Accomac, VA 23301
Phone: (804) 912-6786
Email: Jamie.LeCates-Brown@dvs.virginia.gov
Virginia Dept of Veterans Service (DVS)
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Need Transportation to the Hampton VA Medical Center?
The Eastern Shore Community Services Board is proud to offer free transportation for veterans to and from appointments at the Hampton VA Medical Center. Many veterans have shared that getting to the VA was a challenge, making it harder to access vital services. We're here to serve those who served us.
To schedule your ride, call: 757-655-0036. Rides must be scheduled 5 days in advance. Let us know if you need wheelchair access or other accomodations.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need to be an ESCSB patient? - No, this is a free community service open to all veterans on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
- Who qualifies for this service? - Veterans residing on the Eastern Shore of Virginia
- Where does the service go? - To and from your appointments at the Hampton VA Medical Center
- What do I need to schedule my trip? - You will need one of the following documents verifying your veteran status: DD214 (or equivalent), or Driver's License with Veteran Designation
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Veterans Driver License Indicator
In Virginia as of July 1, 2018, Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces have the option of adding a veteran indicator to their driver’s license or ID card. Having the word “veteran” appear on your driver’s license or ID card is a convenient way to demonstrate your veteran status. This option is offered by the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) on behalf of the Department of Veterans Services (DVS).
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Honorably Discharged Veterans can Shop ONLINE at the military Exchanges
All honorably discharged veterans are eligible for online military exchange shopping through the Veterans Online Shopping Benefit. To access your online shopping benefit, veterans not eligible for in-person privileges should follow the instructions to establish an account at any of the military exchange websites.
Visit VetVerify.org to confirm eligibility.