64,109 VETERANS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY (Compensation) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 310, 331. OBJECTIVES: To compensate veterans for disabilities due to service based upon the average impairment in earning capacity such disability would cause in civilian occupations. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: Persons who have suffered disabilities due to service in the Armed Forces of the United States. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate showing the separation from service was under other than dishonorable conditions. The disability must be shown to have been incurred in or aggravated by service in the line of duty during service. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. obtained from any VA office or regional office (see appendix) and submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but it must be filed within 1 year after separation from service order for benefits to be paid from the day following discharge; otherwise, benefits are payable only from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 50 percent in 75 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board; 85.8 percent in 75 days or less (reworking time). In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: The veteran must submit to an examination at the request of the Veterans Administration to evaluate the present extent of his disabilities. Failure to appear for such examination may result in suspension of benefits. Audits: None. Records: None. Account Identification: 29-00-0102-0-1-800. $2,716,619,000; and FY 72 est $2,908,023,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Basic rates of compensation range from $25 for a 10 percent degree of disability under wartime conditions to a maximum of $1,120 a month for specified disabilities involving anatomical loss or the loss of use of arms, legs, or for blindness. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 2,064,994 disabled veterans received compensation; to veterans, 50 percent or more disabled, additional compensation was paid for 762,013 dependents. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 3.4 (A) and (B); “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents," VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See appendix for Department of Veterans Benefits field offices. Headquarters Office: Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420. RELATED PROGRAMS: 13.705, Aid to the Permanently and Totally Disabled. 64.110 VETERANS DEPENDENCY AND INDEMNITY COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DEATH (DIC) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 410. OBJECTIVES: To compensate surviving widows, children and parents for the death of any veteran who died on or after January 1, 1957 because of a service-connected disability. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments with Unrestricted Use. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: No restrictions. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: A surviving unremarried widow, a child or children and parent or parents of the deceased veteran who died on or after January 1, 1957 because of a service-connected disability. No amount is payable to a parent if his income is more than $2,300 annually, or if living with his spouse or remarried, their combined annual income is more than $3,500. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Death certificate, marriage certificate, birth certificate(s), and military discharge certificate. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordination: None. and children; 21-535 for parents) may be obtained from any VA regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: None, but benefits are payable from the first day of the month in which the veteran's death occurred if the claim is received within 1 year after the date of death; otherwise, benefits are payable from the date of receipt of the claim. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 56 percent in 30 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board; 85.8 percent in 75 days or less (reworking time). In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: Not applicable. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: Any change in the marital status of a widow, child, or parent must be reported promptly. Also, a change in school attendance of children over 18 must be reported. Parents must report changes in income and every year they are sent an income questionnaire unless they are both age or over and have been in receipt of DIC for 2 consecutive years. They still must report an income change when it occurs. Audits: None. Records: None. Account Identification: 29-00-0102-0-1-800. $523,336,000; and FY 72 est $570,492,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Monthly rates of DIC range from $88 for one child alone; from $167 to $457 for a widow whose spouse held the highest military pay grade; with $55 756 4-71 additional if widow is in need of aid and attendance. A widow is also entitled to an additional $20 monthly for each child. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 170,822 widows, 62,445 parents, and 118,287 children received dependency or indemnity compensation. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 3.5; “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents," VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Benefits field offices, 20420. RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.102, Compensation for Service-Connected Deaths for Veterans' Dependents; 64.117, War Orphans and 64.111 VETERANS EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE (GI Bill) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 1651. OBJECTIVES: To make service in the Armed Forces more attractive by extending benefits of a higher education to qualified young persons who might not otherwise be able to afford such an education; restore lost educational opportunities to those whose education was interrupted by active duty after January 31, 1955. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Payments for Specified Uses. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: The veteran may select a program of education to assist him in attaining an education, professional, or vocational objective at any approved educational institution he chooses which will accept him as a student or trainee. The Administrator will not approve enrollment in certain courses, basically those he finds avocational or recreational in character. A veteran who must complete high school training to qualify for higher education may receive educational assistance without charge to his basic entitlement. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: The veteran must have served honorably on active duty for more than 180 days, part of which occurred after January 31, 1955 or who was discharged after such date because of a service-connected disability. A serviceman who has served on active duty for more than 180 days and who continues on active duty is also eligible. Upon completion of 18 months of active duty, the maximum of 36 months of educational assistance will be granted, otherwise assistance will be provided for at the rate of 1-1/2 months for each month of service. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Military discharge certificate, certification of enrollment by the educational institution in approved courses leading to an educational, professional or vocational objective. The Administrator will not approve enrollment in certain courses; basically those he finds avocational or recreational in character. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Preapplication Coordinaton: None. veteran; VA Form 21E- 1990a for a serviceman) may be obtained submitted to the regional office. Award Procedure: Awards are authorized at the regional office. Deadlines: Generally, eligibility ceases at the end of 8 years from the date of the veteran's last release from active duty after January 31, 1955. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 96 percent in 30 days or less. Appeals: Available through special board; 85.8 percent in 75 days or less (reworking time). In the event of a denial claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: The educational allowance will not be paid if the veteran does not pursue his course in accordance with established policies and regulations of the educational institution he attends. Certification by the veteran and the educational institution as to his enrollment and attendance must be made for each period for which assistance is sought. Audits: None. Records: None. Account Identification: 29-00-0137-0-1-802. $1,567,800,719; and FY 72 est $1,761,990,000. Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Per month full time, institutional: no dependents, $175; 1 dependent, $205; 2 dependents, $230; each additional dependent, $13. Part time: proportionately less. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In fiscal year 1970, 1,210,731 trainees received payments. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 21.1040-21.1045; “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents,” VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See appendix for Department of Veterans Benefits field offices. Headquarters Office: Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420. RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.107, Veterans Assistance Centers; 13.418, Educational Opportunity Grants; 13.460, Higher Education Act 757 64.112 VETERANS FARM LOANS (GI Farm Loans) a FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, the approval or disapproval of the loan for guaranty or insurance VETERANS ADMINISTRATION by VA. AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 1812 and 1814. Deadlines: None. OBJECTIVES: To assist World War II and Korean conflict veterans, and Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 10 to 20 days after receipt of certain unremarried widows of these veterans, in obtaining loans a loan application in VA. for the purchase of property, facilities and for other purposes Appeals: There are no appeal procedures as such. Reasons for necessary in conducting farm operations. disapproval are fully stated. If reconsideration is desired, the TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Guaranteed/Insured Loans. applicant should furnish additional evidence. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: Farm loans made to eligible Renewals: None. veterans may be guaranteed or insured if proceeds are used for ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: such purposes as: (a) acquiring, or refinancing indebtedness on Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. lands, buildings, livestock, equipment and other things used in Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. farm operations; (b) repairing, constructing or improving farm POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: realty or equipment; (c) purchasing stock in a cooperative Reports: As a condition of continued guaranty or insurance association where required by Federal statute incident to coverage, the holder of the loan must notify the guaranteeing or obtaining the loan. The lender may be guaranteed against loss up insuring VA office of the borrower's default on installment to 50 percent of the loan with a maximum of $4,000 on real payments or other contract terms, and of any substantive change estate and $2,000 on non-real estate loans. Under the insurance in the terms of the contract or the security. Reporting time procedure, the lender is reimbursed for any loss on the loan up to limitations are specified in VA regulations. 15 percent of the aggregate of all GI insured loans the lender has Audits: VA has the right to audit loan accounting records until made or purchased. Restrictions on guaranteed or insured loans expiration of the guaranty or insurance. are that: (a) the acquired property must be reasonably necessary Records: Until VA ceases to be liable as the guarantor or insurer of a for the veteran's efficient conduct of farming operations involving loan, the lender or loan holder must maintain adequate records on production in excess of his own needs; (b) the veteran's experience the amount and dates of payments received and disbursements and value of farm operations must be such that there is reasonable made on guaranteed or insured loans. likelihood of a successful operation; (c) the paid or payable price FINA CIAL INFORMATION: must not exceed the VA determined reasonable value of the Account Identification: 29-004025-0-3-803. property. Face Value of Loans: (Guaranteed and insured) FY 70 $ 206,000; FY ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 71 est $300,000; and FY 72 est $300,000. Applicant Eligibility: Veterans of World War II or the Korean Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Usually $10,000 to conflict (a) who served on active duty 90 days or more and $25,000; $15,000. discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable, PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since 1945, about 72,000 loans or (b) with less service if discharged with a service-connected totaling $ 286,300,000 have been made to veterans to finance farm disability, or (c) unremarried widows of the same classes of purchases. Only 14 loans totaling $ 206,000 were closed in fiscal veterans who died in service or of service-connected disabilities. year 1970. Little change is expected in fiscal year 1971. Applicants must have sufficient present and prospective income to REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR meet loan repayment terms and have a satisfactory credit record. 26.4300-36.4375. “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Dependents," VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of the veterans' service or Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, certificate of eligibility for loan benefits issued by the Veterans Washington, D.C. 20402. “Questions and Answers on Guaranteed Administration. Loan applications submitted by lenders must be and Direct Loans for Veterans,” VA Pamphlet 26-4. “Lenders accompanied by verification of income of the applicant and a Handbook, Guaranteed and Insured Loans," VA Pamphlet 26-7 credit report. (available to lenders only). APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: INFORMATION CONTACTS: Preapplication Coordination: None. Regional or Local Office: Loan applications are processed Application Procedure: Eligible veterans wishing to obtain a completely by VA regional offices for their respective geographical guaranteed or insured farm loan must (a) locate a private lender area jurisdictions. Initial contact should be made with the willing to make the loan and (b) apply to the lender for the loan. appropriate office listed in the appendix. Application for guaranty or insurance is made by the lender to VA Headquarters Office: Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. regional office having jurisdiction of the locality in which the 20420. business is located. RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.113, Veterans Housing - Direct Loans and Award Procedure: The VA regional office will notify the lender of Advances; 10.407, Farm Ownership Loans, 9 758 471 64.113 VETERANS HOUSING - DIRECT LOANS AND ADVANCES (VA Direct Loans) further processing. Award Procedure: VA regional office notifies applying veterans of the approval or disapproval of their application. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 20-60 days for disposition of initial formal application. Appeals: There are no appeal procedures as such. Reasons for disapproval are fully stated. If reconsideration is desired, the applicant should furnish additional evidence. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. Reports: Not applicable. Records: Not applicable. Account Identification: 29-00-4024-0-3-803. $122,168,000; and FY 72 est - no funds have been alloted for this 12 fiscal year. FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 1811. OBJECTIVES: To provide direct housing credit assistance to veterans, servicemen, and certain unremarried widows of veterans living in rural areas and small cities and towns not near large metropolitan areas where private capital is not generally available for VA guaranteed or insured loans. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Direct Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: VA may make loans generally up to $ 21,000 ($ 25,000 in Alaska) to eligible applicants for any of the following purposes: (a) purchase or construction of a dwelling to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home; (b) construction on land owned by the veteran of a farm residence to be occupied as his home; (c) repair, alteration or improvement of a farm residence or other dwelling owned by the veteran and occupied as his home. Restrictions are that: (a) the home must be located in a housing credit shortage area designated by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs; (b) loans for construction of a home or purchase of homes completed less than 1 year must meet VA minimum construction standards for housing credit shortage areas; (c) the nature and condition of other housing must be suitable for dwelling; (d) the loan may not exceed the VA determined reasonable value of the property; (e) the veteran must be unable to obtain financing from private lenders or the Secretary of Agriculture under the Bankhead-Jones Farm Tenant Act or the Housing Act of 1949 for the particular loan purposes. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (a) Veterans of World War II or the Korean conflict who served on active duty 90 days or more and discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; (b) veterans who served on active duty 181 days or more, part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; (c) any veteran in the above classes with less service but discharged with a service-connected disability; (d) unremarried widows of otherwise eligible veterans who died in service or whose deaths were attributable to service-connected disabilities; (e) service men who have served at least 181 days in active duty status. Applicants must have sufficient present and prospective income to meet loan repayment terms and have a satisfactory credit record. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of the veteran's service and of his inability to obtain private or other financing for the loan purpose. Preapplication Coordination: None. office having jurisdiction over the property location. No specific Range and Average of Financial Assistance: Usually between $ 12,000 and $25,000; $13,500. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since 1951 veterans have obtained 305,722 direct loans for a total loan amount of $2,930,000,000. In fiscal year 1970, 8,530 loans were made for a total principal loan amount of $115,000,000. Total lending authority for fiscal year 1971 is $122,168,000. No funds have been alloted for fiscal a year 1972. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 36.4500-36.4526. “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents,” VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402; “Questions and Answers on Guaranteed and Direct Loans for Veterans,” VA Pamphlet 26-4; “Pointers for the Veteran Homeowners,” VA Pamphlet 26-5; Home-Buying Veteran,” VA Pamphlet 26-6. INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Loan applications are processed completly by VA regional offices for their respective geographical area jurisdictions. Initial contact should be made with the appropriate office listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420. RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.114, Veterans Housing - Guaranteed and Insured . Loans; 64.118, Veterans Housing - Direct Loans for a 64,114 VETERANS HOUSING - GUARANTEED AND INSURED LOANS (GI Home Loans) FEDERAL AGENCY: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS BENEFITS, VETERANS ADMINISTRATION AUTHORIZATION: 38 U.S.C. 1810 and 1814. OBJECTIVES: To assist veterans of World War II, the Korean and post-Korean conflict periods, certain servicemen and unremarried widows of veterans, in obtaining credit for the purchase, construction or improvement of homes. TYPES OF ASSISTANCE: Guaranteed/Insured Loans. USES AND USE RESTRICTIONS: VA may guarantee or insure home loans made to eligible veterans for any of the following purposes: (a) purchase or construction of a dwelling to be owned and occupied by the veteran as his home; (b) construction on land owned by the veteran of a farm residence to be occupied as his home; (c) repair, alteration or improvement of a farm residence or other dwelling owned by the veteran and occupied as his home; (d) purchase of a housing unit in an approved condominium; (e) refinance a mortgage on a home owned and occupied by the veteran. The lender may be guaranteed against loss up to 60 percent of a loan, or a maximum of $12,500, for any eligible veteran. Insurance is available only on loans made to veterans with World War II or Korean conflict entitlement. In eligible cases the lender is reimbursed for losses up to 15 percent of the aggegate of all insured GI loans the lender has made or purchased. Restrictions on guaranty or insurance of home loans are that: (a) loans for construction of homes or purchase of homes completed less than 1 year are ineligible unless the property meets or exceeds VA minimum planning, construction and general acceptability requirements; (b) the nature and condition of other housing must be suitable for dwelling; (c) the veteran must certify that he intends to occupy the property as his home; (d) the loan may not exceed the VA determined reasonable value of property. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicant Eligibility: (a) Veterans of World War II or the Korean conflict who served on active duty 90 days or more and discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; (b) veterans who served on active duty 181 days or more, part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and who were discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable;(c) any veteran in the above classes with less service but discharged with a service-connected disability; (d) unremarried widows of otherwise eligible veterans who died in service or whose deaths were attributable to service-connected disabilities; (e) service men who have served at least 181 days in active duty status. Applicant must have sufficient present and prospective income to meet loan repayment terms and have a satisfactory credit record. Beneficiary Eligibility: Same as applicant eligibility. Credentials/Documentation: Evidence of the veterans' service or certificate of eligibility for loan benefits issued by the Veterans Administration. Loan applications submitted by lenders must be accompanied by verification of income of the applicant and a credit report. Preapplication Coordination: None. guaranteed or insured home loan must (a) locate a private lender home is located. Award Procedure: The VA regional office will notify the lender of the approval or disapproval of the loan for guaranty or insurance by VA. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: 5 to 20 days after receipt of a loan application in VA. Appeals: There are no appeal procedures as such. Reasons for disapproval are fully stated. If reconsideration is desired, the applicant should furnish additional evidence. Renewals: None. ASSISTANCE CONSIDERATIONS: Formula and Matching Requirements: Not applicable. Length and Time Phasing of Assistance: Not applicable. POST ASSISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: Reports: As a condition of continued guaranty or insurance coverage, the holder of the loan must notify the guaranteeing or insuring VA office of the borrower's default on installment payments or other contract terms, and of any substantive change in the terms of the contract or the security. Reporting time limitations are specified in VA regualtions. Audits: VA has the right to audit loan accounting records until expiration of the guaranty or insurance. Records: Until VA ceases to be liable as the guarantor or insurer of a loan, the lender or loan holder must maintain adequate records on the amount and dates of payments received and disbursements made on guaranteed or insured loans. FINANCIAL INFORMATION: Account Identification: 29-00-4025-03-803. FY 71 est $4,550,000; and FY 72 est $5,583,000. $30,000; $19,780. PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Since 1944, the VA has guaranteed or insured over 7,300,000 loans used by veterans to finance home purchase. The loans totaled $77.6 billion. In fiscal year 1970, veterans obtained 186,000 GI home loans totaling $3.7 billion. It is estimated that 227,000 loans for $4.6 billion will be closed in fiscal year 1971. REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, AND LITERATURE: 38 CFR 36.4 300-4375 and 36.4390-36.4393; “Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents,” VA Fact Sheet IS-1, $0.30. Available from Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. “Questions & Answers on Guaranteed & Direct Loans for Veterans," VA Pamphlet 26-4. “Pointers For the Veteran Homeowners,” VA Pamphlet 26-5. “To the Home-Buying Veteran,” VA Pamphlet 26-6. “Lenders Handbook, Guaranteed and Insured Loans,” VA Pamphlet 26-7 (available to lender only). INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Loan applications are processed completely by VA regional offices for their respective geographic area jurisdictions. Initial contact should be made with the appropriate office listed in the appendix. Headquarters Office: Veterans Administration, Washington, D.C. 20420. RELATED PROGRAMS: 64.106, Specially Adapted Housing for Disabled Veterans; 64.113, Veterans Housing - Direct Loans and 760 471 |
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