How Incarceration Affects VA Benefit Eligibility
Incarcerated Veterans may still qualify for certain VA benefits. The amount of VA benefit eligibility depends on the reason for which the Veteran is incarcerated and the type of benefit he is applying for. Disability and pension benefits, for example, are affected once a Veteran is incarcerated. Disability compensation. A [...]
VA Housing Grants for Veterans With Disabilities
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers two special VA housing grants for Veterans and Servicemembers with service-related disabilities: the Specially Adapted Housing Grant and the Special Housing Adaptation Grant. These grants offer financial assistance for constructing new homes or modifying existing homes to accommodate special needs. Qualifying Veterans [...]
What To Do If You Have a VA Loan and a Natural Disaster Hits
If you have VA loan and a natural disaster has left your home uninhabitable, there are steps you can take to get much needed assistance in a timely manner. Calling 1-800-621-3362 or visiting www.DisasterAssistance.gov to apply for disaster assistance. Also visit www.fema.gov to research additional resources (e.g, grants, low interest [...]
A VA Loan to Help Veterans Lower Mortgage Payments
Qualifying Veterans can lower their monthly mortgage payments with a VA loan known as an Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL). If you have a VA home loan, you can use an IRRRL to refinance your loan and lower your interest rate as well your your mortgage payments. Veterans with an adjustable [...]
A Brief Overview of the SCRA
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, or SCRA, is a federal law that gives certain protections for Servicemembers who are called to active military duty. Under the SCRA, a Servicemember may suspend or postpone certain civil obligations so he or she can focus on performing their military duties. The SCRA helps [...]
The VA Recommends Radon Testing Your Home
Radon is a natural and radioactive gas that you can't see, taste or smell. The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recommends radon testing not just for Veterans, but for everyone. Radon can enter your home through floor and wall cracks, crawlspaces or soil. Every home has some radon. Prolonged [...]
Veterans Health Care Co-Payments
Health care benefits for veterans are available through the U.S. Department of Veterans (VA) affairs. The benefits are free to low-income veterans and certain veterans. You can find information on veterans who are eligible for free health care benefits on the VA website. Other veterans whose income is too high [...]
VA Disability Claim Errors You Can Appeal
Unfortunately, many Veterans are denied benefits because of mistakes the VA made in rating their claims. If your disability claim was denied and you plan to appeal, you have a good chance of winning your appeal if you can prove there was an error in rating your claim. Common errors [...]