Women have served in every branch of the Military, in all levels and ranks, ever since the Revolutionary War. The sacrifices that Women Veterans have made for our country is no less than that of their male counterparts. The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) recognizes this and offers several VA benefits for Women Veterans. [...]
The Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) provides certain VA benefits for Minority Veterans and Servicemembers. African-American, Asian, Hispanic, Native American and other Minority Veterans can get access to benefits such as disability compensation, employment/vocational rehabilitation, health care, loans and pensions. One such benefit is the Native American Direct Loan Program (NADL), which helps Native American [...]
The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers two special 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 or Servicemembers must have a permanent [...]
For their service to our country, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) offers eligible Servicemembers and Veterans home loans and other housing programs to help them achieve their dream of home ownership. The VA guarantees a portion of these home loans, which allows lenders to offer borrowers more favorable loan terms. Other advantages of [...]
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 Veteran's disability compensation is reduced [...]
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 or Servicemembers must have a [...]
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 loans and other housing assistance) [...]
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 rate mortgage can also use [...]
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 lessen the economic and financial [...]
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 to qualify for free health [...]