By Janet Hunt
Disabled veterans often have difficulty transitioning back into civilian life. This can cause financial difficulties for their families, especially when the veteran may not be able to return to work. A number of organizations exist that provide financial support for disabled veterans and their families, helping to make their transition easier.Veterans Administration (vba.va.gov) Disability Compensation is a benefit paid to veterans who were disabled as a result of illness or injury incurred while on active duty. You could be eligible to receive VA disability benefits if you have a service-related injury and were not dishonorably discharged. The VA has compensation rate tables that specify the specific percentages of disability and the rates paid. Visit your nearest VA office to apply for benefits, or apply online at the VA benefits website.
The Supportive Services for Low-Income Veterans Program awards grants to non-profit organizations who in turn provide benefits to low-income veteran families making the transition to permanent housing. The goal is to prevent homelessness in at-risk veteran families. To be eligible for the program, the head of household or the spouse of the head of household must be a veteran with a household income that does not exceed 50 percent of the median household income of the area. Some of the supportive services provided include health care services, legal aid, child care, temporary financial assistance and housing counseling. The temporary financial assistance pays third parties for financial responsibilities such as rent, utilities, moving expenses and emergency supplies. For more information, contact your local Department of Veterans Affairs (va.gov).
The Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment VetSuccess Program (vba.va.gov), also referred to as the Chapter 31 program, assists disabled veterans by helping them find and keep employment. Some of the services provided include rehabilitation evaluation, job training, employment services, apprenticeship programs, college or technical training and independent living services for severely disabled veterans who are not able to work. Active duty service member and veterans who were not dishonorably discharged may apply if they have a disability rating of at least 10 percent. You can apply online or through your local office of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
The National Associated of American Veterans (naavets.org/services) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2005 whose purpose is to provide health care information, emergency assistance and counseling to service members. Their goal is to help wounded wartime veterans return to a normal life. The program provides emergency financial assistance in the form of a one-time grant of up to $1,500 to veterans and their families experiencing financial hardship.
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