VA honors Native American Veterans’ service with Native American Direct Loan program
Vietnam Veteran David Chee is among the many Native American Veterans and service members who have dedicated their lives to military service. Chee proudly served with the Army's 82nd Airborne, parachuting into the jungles of Vietnam. Chee now owns a home he purchased on Navajo tribal lands with the help of the VA Native American Direct Loan.
Today, VA announced an update to the VA Schedule for [...]
Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) service is hosting a structured workshop/webinar with three mentorship programs: American Corporate Partners, Hire Heroes USA and NextGen.
If you’re a G.I. Bill beneficiary who also receives other benefits, you need to ensure you have a single bank account selected for direct deposit by April 20.
On Sept. 27, 2022, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia determined Veterans of the United States Navy and Marine Corps whose final Physical Evaluation Board (PEB) occurred between Sept. 12, 2016, and June 11, 2018, and who did not receive a medical retirement through the Integrated Disability Evaluation System (IDES), may be entitled to another PEB.
In observance of Identity Theft Awareness Week, Jan. 29 – Feb. 2, 2024, VA provides you and your loved ones information on how to safeguard your identity, keeping your VA benefits safe.
VA is pleased to present the "2023 VA Federal Benefits Booklet for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caregivers," a thorough guide that explains the numerous benefits to Veterans, their families and caregivers.
VA’s newest life insurance program: Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) has been open for one year.
Staff from VA were on hand to support Veterans and their families throughout the 3-day SVA "NatCon" event.
The Veterans Benefits Banking Program provides Veterans with a safe, reliable, and inexpensive way to receive and manage their VA monetary benefits. Now the program has added a new component with the integration of a newly redesigned, VetCents, that offers Veterans ways to gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to take control of their financial life.
On Jan. 17, VBA will host the “First Steps to Financial Freedom” seminar to help Veterans learn the basics of budgeting, understanding debit and credit cards, and establishing a banking profile.
Veterans have applied for benefits at record rates over the past year. As a result of your applications, VA has been able to deliver more earned benefits to more Veterans than ever before, including $150 billion during 2023 alone.
To navigate the complex process of applying for a home loan, you need to be informed and be prepared. Understanding why loan applications are denied can save you from disappointment and keep your homeownership dreams alive.
