I have been made aware that there is a program available for veterans whose income is very low. If you served during a time of conflict, and your income is below 1000 dollars a month,you can get financial help from the V.A. to bring it to that level. IF you are also disabled or unable to get out easily, there is another program called "Housebound" which can raise your income level considerably higher, and assistance to get things like blood pressure monitors, air conditioners, oxygen equipment and other necessities to help make your life a bit easier.
I STRONGLY urge any veteran who falls into a very low income level to contact their Veteran's Representative and find out what they might be eligible for.
Catherine Linda Michel
USAF 1966-1974
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va min income
min income Denver area 1074.00 sort of full medical.
that is combined income. if ss is more then the va grant stops.
i can get Viagra but cant get new teeth for a proper diet.
makes sense to politicians.
The Housebound Grant is different
and I think it has a different income limit. One would have to check with their Vet Rep. Also, I don't think the appliance thing is based on income. Again, something to check.
Cathy
As a T-woman, I do have a Y chromosome... it's just in cursive, pink script.
And you need to know the LEGAL definition of
And you need to know the LEGAL definition of 'income' or you sabotage yourself.
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The question is...
is this program for ANY veteran, or just those that served their 20 and are retired? It seems that the only thing I qualify for at the VA is a home loan guarantee that I can't use, since I didn't serve 20 and don't have any service related disabilities (they don't consider losing one's marbles while out in the middle of the deep dark a service related issue).
The monetary grant for low income
Vets who served during a time of conflict, for a minimum of 90 days. For example, I served during Viet Nam although I was never "in country" nor did I ever fire a shot in anger. I served only 8 years, but I qualify for that grant. It is my understanding that if one served more than 90 days in service, one is eligible if they have an income below the 1087 dollar income level and served more than 90 days during a time of conflict.
As a veteran who served at all, you should be eligible for healthcare at a minimum and you should check on that if you have health problems, even if you didn't serve through to retirement.
As for the housebound thing, your best bet would be to contact your Veteran's Representative to get the parameters of who is covered.
There are many benefits available to veterans that are not publicized and you should check with your Vet Rep for information. I only served 8 years, but my healthcare is free and so are my medications.
Cathy
As a T-woman, I do have a Y chromosome... it's just in cursive, pink script.