Veterans Gain Assistance For Home Improvements

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The Federal Savings Bank

Recently, the VA raised the grant amount for both service- and non-service-connected veterans.

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) January 03, 2014

For some veterans, coming home can be overwhelming as servicemen try to sort out issues like housing. Some servicemen find themselves disabled after duty and in need of a home that is adapted for their conditions. Fortunately, Veterans Affairs has several options beyond a VA home loan designed to help out servicemen once they return home.

The Home Improvements and Structural Alterations program with Veteran Affairs allows eligible veterans to receive a grant to change their home to suit their disability needs. For some, this could mean adding entrance and exit ramps, handrails, improving access to kitchen and bathroom counters, lowering electrical switches and outlets, improving plumbing and access to the lavatory and improving pathways and driveways. For disabled veterans, this grant can be extremely helpful in adapting their home in order to treat their conditions and improve access throughout.

Recently, the VA raised the grant amount for both service- and non-service-connected veterans. For service-connected veterans, the grant amount can be up to $6,800 for home alterations and veterans with a non-service-connected condition have a grant allowance of up to $2,000. Veterans are responsible for paying any costs that exceed the grant amounts.

The HISA grants will not pay for walkways to outdoor buildings, spa, hot tubs or jacuzzis, widening of driveways and exterior decking. Veterans are considered eligible for the grant when home alterations are deemed medically necessary or appropriate. Pre-authorization is required before any changes begin on the home. In order to get approved, veterans must submit a statement from their doctor, a letter documenting their physical disability and description of the planned work that is requested, as well as a drawing of the planned work, a completed application, an itemized cost list and documentation from a licensed contractor.

Contact the Federal Savings Bank, a veteran owned bank, to explore affordable housing options for veterans.

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