The Haywood County Veterans Officer assists veterans and their dependents in applying for VA benefits such as: 

• Burial benefits
• Discharge upgrades
• Educational and scholarship benefits
• Hospitalization and medical care
• Service-connected compensation
• Total disability pension
• VA low interest home and business loans

To enhance the well-being of America's veterans, their families, our military, and our communities by our devotion to mutual helpfulness. The American Legion's vision statement is "The American Legion: Veterans Strengthening America." The American Legion's value principles are as follows: selfless service, family and community engagement, advancing the vision, American values patriotism, veterans strengthening America, a veteran is a veteran, honoring those who came before us. VOICES OF THE LEGION - “We have that duty and obligation to continue to serve, as veterans. That’s kind of what we’re here for.”