sVeteran-Owned and Veteran-Operated
Here is some information about where you can look for information here in the Upstate:
Places to find information on Veteran Benefits for Greenville SC
Veteran Benefits information in Anderson SC
Reliable information for Veteran Benefits in Spartanburg SC
VOTS (Veteran of the South) Junk Removal
At VOTS Junk Removal, we know a thing or two about being a veteran and the issues that come with serving our country. The question is, how many other people know anything about it except what they see on the news or hear from a friend? We won’t be going into our opinion on the matter, so we will just dive right in on the basics of Who is a Veteran?
Who is a veteran?
What actually defines a veteran?
A U.S. veteran is an individual who has served in any of the four branches of the United States military. The four U.S. branches consist of the Army, Marine, Navy, and Air Force. The military consists of different genders, ages, races, and different backgrounds. Individuals that have joined the U.S. military have come from many other parts of the country and even outside of the country. Some individuals outside of the country join the U.S. military as a way for them to get American citizenship.
Are there any other requirements needed?
To be able to have veteran status, there are requirements that need to be met other than just joining a branch of service.
- A person has to have served a minimum of 24 months of active duty
- The service member has to be discharged from the military with anything but a dishonorable discharge
- If a person in the military is medically discharged while on active duty, the 24-month minimum does not apply and is waived
Are National Guard and Army Reserves Veterans?
Service members that have served in the National Guard and/or the Army Reserves can have veteran status if they meet certain requirements.
- Just like active duty members, National Guard and Army Reserves have the status of deployment to become eligible for veteran status
- When they are deployed, it has to be for a minimum of 180 days
- National Guard and Army Reserves service members can also achieve the status of being a veteran without even having to deploy as long as they have served for at least 20 years
- In addition, they also have to be discharged from their service with anything other than a dishonorable discharge
Veteran Benefits
People join the military for many different reasons. Some people join a branch of service as a way to honor their country while others use it as a way to get out of a small town. Even if the main reason to join the service was for personal benefit, obtaining a veteran status can offer more benefits after their service is completed.
Montgomery GI Bill
The Montgomery GI Bill is a program that helps a service member pay for a college education. The program supports graduate degrees, certifications, on-the-job training, and undergraduate degrees. The amount of money that a veteran can get from this program depends on the length of service, the type of degree they are going for, and if the service member paid for the GI Bill Booster.
Tax-Free Money
If the veteran served during a time when there was a war, they could qualify for a tax-free pension. In addition, there is a retirement program that a veteran can get paid for after serving a certain amount of years. How much will the veteran get taxed with these programs? In certain states, retirement pay will not get taxed at all. This means that they will have more money in their pocket. One example of one of those states is the state of South Carolina.
VA Home Loan
By obtaining veteran status, a person has the chance to be able to use a program called the VA Home Loan to get their very own house. There are many perks to this program when trying to get a house.
- This benefit does not expire (lifetime benefit)
- Does not require a down payment
- It is one of the lowest interest rates in the country with the opportunity of not having to pay for extra insurance such as the PMI (Private Morgage Insurance)
Health Care
Veteran status gives you the opportunity to receive VA Healthcare even when you are not on active duty. They can receive appointments with a regular care provider for regular check-ups, any kind of mental issues they are dealing with, and home care.
Disability
The VA Disability Benefits program helps veterans that were injured or have gotten sick while serving in the military. In addition to the VA Health Care benefit, the disability program helps get veterans the kind of support they need such as physical therapy, mental therapy, and even prosthetics.
With all these benefits, why isn’t everyone trying to join?
Military Recruitment Shortage
Why is the Military is shrinking?
A Veteran-Owned and Operated Company
VOTS Junk Removal’s Veteran Mission
Even though many VA horror stories are out there on the internet, there are still ways to be able to help others in need. VOTS Junk Removal’s Veteran Mission is to make a corporation that is fully employed and operated by veterans from all branches. We are trying to create jobs in different fields to open up more opportunities for veterans that have just got out of the service, having a hard time dealing with the civilian transition, and have the option to work around people that they can understand and relate to daily.
In the future, we are hoping to expand into the commercial part of construction with dump trucks and real estate. Most of the profit from the company goes straight back into the company to be able to get different equipment. Examples of jobs that we are trying to open up within the corporation are:
- CDL Drivers
- Bobcat Operators
- Class A/B Truck Drivers
- Supervisors
- Home Renovation Skill Sets
- And Much More
Every job that you assign to us, gets us closer to achieving this goal. Give us a call to set up an appointment for a free quote.
Veteran Benefits in Greenville County South Carolina
There are a couple of different places in Greenville County where a veteran can go to request help
Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell VA Clinic
The Lance Corporal Dana Cornell Darnell VA Clinic is a facility that helps veterans with physical and mental problems that may come up with the veterans. They do regular check-up appointments and emergency Tricare as well.
- Location: 41 Park Creek Dr, Greenville, SC 29605
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-299-1600
Mental Health: 864-299-1600 x2837
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
US Veterans Center
The US Veterans Center facility is a place where they help veterans (in a non-medical setting) deal with the mental drama they acquired while serving in the military/warzone. If they don’t have the answers or the type of support a veteran needs, they have a wide range of VA connections to get the proper information obtained.
- Location: 3 Caledon Ct b, Greenville, SC 29615
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-271-2711
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Greenville County Veterans
The Greenville County Veterans facility assists veterans with any kind of paperwork situation. Examples of paperwork situations include VA Disability claims, education, insurance benefits, and much more.
- Location: 301 University Ridge, Suite 5900 Greenville County Square Greenville, SC 29601
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-467-7230
- Hours:
Monday: Appointments Only
Tuesday – Thursday: Appointments Only and Walk-Ins
Friday: Appointments Only
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
About Greenville South Carolina
Greenville South Carolina is a city that is in the center of Greenville County and is continuously growing every year. Greenville ranked in the top 5 growing cities in the United States between 2015-2016. In addition, the city has won numerous awards from top players such as Forbes, Insider, and U.S. News and World Report.
- Population: 72,095 in 2022 (an increase of 1375 people in 2021)
- Metro Population: 928,195 (US: 60th)
- Area: 30.02 mi²
- Elevation: 984 ft (300 m)
Top Sites in Greenville County:
Falls Park on the Reedy
This park is a 32-acre park adjacent to downtown Greenville, South Carolina in the historic West End district. Considered the birthplace of Greenville, the park was founded in 1967 when the Carolina Foothills Garden Club reclaimed 26 acres of land that had been previously used by textile mills and has added a tourist feature called the Liberty Bridge.
Greenville County Museum of Art
The GCMA is home to the world’s largest public collection of watercolors by iconic American artist Andrew Wyeth and is the only museum in the Upstate to be fully accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.
Greenville Zoo
Grenville Zoo is a Zoo that is located south-east of downtown Greenville and opened in 1960. The zoo is known for their mostly indigenous animals including bears, deer, bobcat, foxes, ducks and prairie dogs. A monkey dome was constructed in 1962, and 26 colobus monkeys were added to the zoos residents.
Veteran Benefits in Anderson County South Carolina
There are a couple of different places in Anderson County where a veteran can go to request help
Anderson VA Clinic
Anderson VA Clinic is a facility that helps veterans with physical and mental problems that may come up with the veterans in the “Electric City” area. They do regular check-up appointments, laboratory work, and emergency Tricare as this facility is for Anderson County.
- Location: 3030 SC-81, Anderson, SC 29621
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-224-5450
Mental Health Number: 864-224-5450 x2312
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Veteran Affairs Office
The Anderson County Veterans Affairs facility assists veterans with any paperwork situation. Examples of paperwork situations include VA Disability claims, education, insurance benefits, and much more.
- Location: 2404 North Main Street, Anderson, SC 29621
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-260-4036
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
About Anderson South Carolina
Anderson SC is a city that resides in Anderson County and borders the state line of Georgia. Anderson is the midway point between Atlanta Georgia and Charlotte North Carolina. The city is also called “The Electric City” because it used to power transmission from the Seneca River in the late 1800s.
- Population: 28,106 at the 2020 census
- Area: 14.63 mi²
- Elevation: 807 ft (246 m)
Top Sites in Anderson County:
Carolina Bauernhaus Brewery & Winery
This winery is located near downtown Anderson (Click Here), and is know for its reputation to have every beer, cider, mead, and wine we make has a unique sense of place. Their secret recipe is that they tame wild yeasts and use those local seasonal ingredients to handcraft award winning small batch libations that reflect our region. The whole is greater than the sum of their parts, and when brought together a unique craft beverage is born.
Growler Haus
Growler Haus is locally owned and operated they are located in two different locations (Anderson & Greenville). They cater to each community and have always refused to be a “cookie-cutter” craft beer shop. You’ll find tons of local charm infused in our famously comfortable environment along with excellent customer service to help choose the perfect beverage or tasty Haus Bites.
CocBon Chocolatier
This shop is located near downtown Anderson (Click Here) and they satisfy that sweet tooth for chocolate that everyone has a craving for. Their secret to success is that CocoBon Chocolatier confections are hand made from special recipes that bring out the best characteristics of the ingredients that they use. They are known to use only the finest products available and add no preservatives. Their chocolate is smooth, creamy and oh so rich and their hand selected nuts are toasted to perfection to develop their full flavors. The tastes are deep and distinct. This is chocolate done the old-fashioned way. The centers are silky smooth.
Veteran Benefits in Spartanburg County South Carolina
There are a couple of different places in Spartanburg County where a veteran can go to request help
Spartanburg County Veterans
The Spartanburg County Veterans Affairs facility assists veterans with any paperwork situation. Examples of paperwork situations include VA Disability claims, education, insurance benefits, and much more.
- Location: 610 Chesnee Hwy, Spartanburg, SC 29303
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-596-2553
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Spartanburg VA Clinic
Spartanburg VA Clinic is a facility that helps veterans with physical and mental problems that may come up with the veterans in the “Sparkle City” area. They do regular check-up appointments, laboratory work, and emergency Tricare.
- Location: 279 N Grove Medical Park Dr, Spartanburg, SC 29301
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-582-7025
Mental Health Number: 864-582-7025 x2113
- Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Veteran’s Last Patrol
Veteran’s Last Patrol is a program that helps veterans help other veterans by connecting them with others in hospice-type situations. When a soldier is in that type of situation, they often falls out of contact with the world and becomes alone. This program is great because it makes sure to let veterans know that they are never alone.
- Location: 140 Venture Blvd, Spartanburg, SC 29306
- Directions: Click Here
- Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 864-580-8005
- Hours:
Always Open
About Spartanburg South Carolina
Spartanburg SC is a city that resides in Spartanburg County and borders the state line of North Carolina. This city is also called “The Sparkle City” because of a band in history called “Joe Bennett and the Sparkletones”.
- Population: 38,401at the 2021 census
- Area: 20.37 mi²
- Elevation: 797 ft (243 m)
Top Sites in Spartanburg:
Hatcher Garden and Woodland Preserve, Barnet Park,
Hub City Railroad Museum
Other South Carolina Facilities
VA Clinic Facilities
Florence VA Clinic
Location:
1822 Sally Hill Farms Boulevard
Florence, SC 29501-6987
Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 843-292-8383
Mental Health Number: 803-776-4000 x2016
Orangeburg VA Clinic
Location:
151 Magnolia Village Parkway
Orangeburg, SC 29118
Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 803-533-1335
Mental Health Number: 803-776-4000 x2242
Rock Hill VA Clinic
Location:
2670 Mills Park Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29732-1836
Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 803-366-4848
Mental Health Number: 803-325-9526
Sumter VA Clinic
Location:
407 North Salem Avenue
Sumter, SC 29150-4115
Phone Numbers:
Main Number: 803-938-9901
Mental Health Number: 803-776-4000 x2442
Cities That vots Junk Removal service
Greenville County
Greenville, Berea, Gantt, Travelers Rest, Mauldin, Simpsonville, Taylors, Five Forks, Wade Hampton, Slater-Marietta, Tigerville, Cleveland, Conestee, Sans Souci, and many more
Anderson County
Anderson, Clemson, Belton, Williamston, Powdersville, Piedmont, Pendleton, Iva, Starr, Townville, West Pelzer, Sandy Springs, Centerville, and many more
Spartanburg County
Spartanburg, Woodruff, Inman, Boiling Springs, Duncan, Landrum, Cowpens, Lyman, Roebuck, Campbello, Wellford, and many more
Pickens County
Pickens, Clemson, Easley, Liberty, Central, Six Mile, Dacusville, Norris, and many more
Oconee County
Seneca, Walhalla, Westminister, Salem, West Union, Fair Play, Utica, and many more
Abbeville County
Abbeville, Calhoun Falls, Antreville, Lake Secession, and many more
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do you have to serve in the military to be considered a veteran?
We use, “180 days of active duty not counting training or 1 day in a combat zone,” as our rule of thumb to determine if a person is a veteran or not.
Does a veteran have to be alive to be a veteran?
Veterans Day honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace — dead or alive — although it’s largely intended to thank living veterans for their sacrifices.
Are all military considered veterans?
Under US law, a veteran is defined as a “person who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.” With this definition, those who are actively serving in the military do not fall under the category of a veteran.
Who qualifies to be a veteran?
§ 101(2) provides: The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable. (E) authorized travel to or from such duty or service. 38 U.S.C.
Who is not considered a veteran?
Thus former or current members of the National Guard or Reserves are not considered to be veterans unless they had prior or subsequent service with an active component of the Armed Forces. (Reservists called to active duty by Executive Order qualify as veterans.)
Are you a veteran if you only did basic training?
According to the Veteran Affairs Guidelines for establishing veteran status: If you were discharged while still undergoing basic training (or any required training, for that matter), you are considered as a veteran if your discharge was due to a disability sustained because of your training.
