Veterans and survivors who need assistance performing daily living activities or are housebound may qualify for two benefits offered by the VA: the Aid and Attendance (A&A) benefit and the Housebound benefit. Both benefits are paid in addition to a monthly pension, but you cannot receive both at the same time. Aid & Attendance (A&A) [...]
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers assistance to Veterans are unable to return to the workforce because of service-related disabilities that require intensive rehabilitation. The VA's Independent Living Services provides Veterans access to services that will help them live independently and recover enough to eventually return to work. Veterans can receive up to [...]
The herbicide called Agent Orange was used during the Vietnam War to destroy foliage the enemy used for cover. After the war, Veterans experienced health issues that were attributed to exposure to the herbicide. Agent Orange was also presumed to be a contributing factor in some disabilities suffered by certain Veterans who were exposed. The [...]
Native American Direct Loans (NADLs) make home ownership a reality for Native American Veterans who want to buy or construct a new home or improve an existing one on Federal Trust Land. Veterans can also use a NADL to refinance an existing NADL loan in order to lower the interest rate and possibly lower your [...]
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) established the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program as part of their commitment to ending Veteran homelessness by the end of 2015. Under this program, $300 million will be awarded to 301 community agencies in all 50 states. This will allow these agencies to provide grants for supportive [...]
Veterans who find themselves facing incarceration undoubtedly will be concerned about their eligibility for VA benefits or losing what benefits they may already received. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs provides VA assistance for incarcerated and justice-involved Veterans to ease some of their concerns and help them reintegrate back into the community when they are released. [...]
The VA has a tax-free pension benefit for low-income surviving spouses and/or unmarried children of deceased Veterans. VA Pensions for Low-Income Surviving Spouses is called the Survivors Pension (or Death Pension) benefit. Total family income must be less than the amount set by Congress to qualify for the benefit, and the following service requirements must [...]
The VA offers home loans for Veterans who wish to purchase or build a home, and there are eligibility requirements for VA home loans. Veterans can use a VA loan to : Buy a home or condo in a VA-approved projects Buy a manufactured home and/or lot Simultaneously purchase and improve a home Make home [...]
Cash-Out Refinance and Purchase Home Loans are two types of VA loans available for Veterans who want to make their dream of home ownership a reality. Purchase Loans are an option for Veterans who have had difficulty obtaining financing and/or are looking to purchase a home at a competitive interest rate. For Veterans who already [...]
According to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA), nearly 6 million Veterans served in the Korean War. VA benefits for Korean War Veterans can include disability compensation, health care, home loans, pensions and vocational rehabilitation and employment. Two such benefits are: Benefits for Veterans Who Experienced Cold Injuries Korean War Veterans are more susceptible [...]