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| Disability Benefits We administer two disability programs. Both pay monthly benefits to disabled veterans. Disability Compensation: We can pay you compensation if you are at least 10% disabled as a result of your military service. Disability Pension: We can pay you a pension if you are a wartime veteran with limited income, and you are no longer able to work or are age 65 or older. Time Limits: There is no deadline for applying for disability benefits. For more information Click Here Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment We help veterans with service-connected disabilities prepare for, find and keep suitable employment. For veterans with serious service-connected disabilities, VA also offers services to improve their ability to live as independently as possible. Some of the services we provide are: Job Search: Assistance in finding and maintaining suitable employment Vocational Evaluation: An evaluation of abilities, skills, interests, and needs Career Exploration: Vocational counseling and planning Vocational Training: If needed, training such as on-the-job and non-paid work experience Education Training: If needed, education training to accomplish the rehabilitation goal Rehabilitation Service: Supportive rehabilitation and counseling services Time Limits: You generally have 12 years from the date we tell you in writing that you have at least a 10 percent rating for a service-connected disability. For more information Click Here Life Insurance Service members’ Group Life Insurance (SGLI) is low-cost term life insurance for service members and reservists. Generally, coverage begins when you enter the service. It is available in amounts up to $250,000. It generally expires 120 days after you get out of the service. Veterans’ Group Life Insurance (VGLI) is renewable five-year term life insurance for veterans. It is available in amounts up to $250,000. You may apply any time within 1 year from the date your SGLI expires. Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance, also called “RH” insurance, is life insurance for service-disabled veterans. The basic coverage is $10,000. If your premium payments for the basic policy are waived due to total disability, you may be eligible for a supplemental policy of up to $20,000. Generally, you have 2 years after being notified of your service connected disability to apply for basic coverage. For more information on Life Insurance Click here Home Loan Program Thinking of Buying, Selling or Refinancing a Home The VA can help you as a Veteran because there are things that you need to know Home Ownership Education for First Time Buyers They have valuable information for first time home buyers from the Ginnie Mae Home Ownership Center. About the Loan Guaranty Service The VA Loan Guaranty Service is the organization within the Veterans Benefits Administration charged with the responsibility of administering the home loan program. Information on Specially Adapted Housing for disabled veterans The Special Adapted Housing program can help certain seriously disabled veterans. VA Regional Loan Centers Addresses, telephone numbers & websites of our Regional Loan Centers. VA Approved Lenders Have interest rates fallen since you obtained your VA loan? Do you have an Adjustable Rate VA loan that you want to convert to a fixed rate loan? The IRRRL program, also called the VA streamlined refinancing program, may be for you. No appraisal or underwriting is required and a certificate of eligibility is not necessary. If You Have Trouble Making Your Payments If you have a VA loan but are having trouble making your mortgage payments, it is very important that you take steps to avoid a foreclosure. VA may be able to help. Information for Elderly Homeowners Information for Elderly Homeowners covers Reverse Mortgages, Interest Rate Reduction Refinancing Loans, and Home Equity Fraud. VA Direct Home Loans for Native American Veterans Living on Trust lands VA direct home loans are available to eligible Native American veterans who wish to purchase or construct a home on trust lands. For more information on Home Programs please Click Here |
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