Why should a VA-eligible borrower be concerned with where his or her VA home loan comes from? Understanding VA Loan Guaranty Program, where the money comes from and how to get a VA mortgage can help eligible veterans get the most from their VA home loan benefits.   The benefits associated with a VA home [...]

The Veterans Administration has contracts with nursing homes that have agreed to participate in the benefits healthcare program.  Therefore, the VA will not cover any nursing home care that is provided outside of its benefit network participation.  It is, therefore, prudent for veterans and/or their families to get more information about Long Term Care (LTC) [...]

Finally, more than 175,000 Gulf War vets get some validation for their post-war illnesses coined as Gulf War Syndrome.  As a result of a 450-page report from experts, a congressionally-mandated panel has concluded Gulf War Syndrome is real. Many suffering Gulf War veterans believed their unexplained illnesses were caused by “something” from their Gulf War [...]

By now, we all know Senator John McCain’s military history and the fact that he is a true American hero, but what a lot of us do not know is that when it comes to supporting our veterans and the issues facing them, his record is deplorable. Any veteran considering voting for McCain should study his record and take a closer look at how the various veterans orginizations rate his record on veteran issues.

This is a very personal account of life as seen through the eyes of a child and related through the words of an adult – the child who lived through it.  It was not easy to write this.  It is a mish-mash of interpretations assigned to unpleasant situations by a child who could not possibly [...]

As mere mortals, no one can be expected to know everything about all things. However, information is readily available – and in laymen’s terms – about most items of interest.  There are times that we are unable to realize our need to know something until another person alerts us to it.  Such is the case [...]

If you stop squeaking, they stop oiling!  That is the plain and simple truth.  Negative emotions, however well-deserved, should be kept under wraps as you tangle your way through the system to get the services you need and earned.  Remember, asking for help is not a sign of weakness.  It is an avenue to empowerment. [...]

If you have a VA home loan, it is up to you to prevent foreclosure from happening.  As with any type of loan, if you fail to make the monthly payments, you will put the home at risk of foreclosure.  If your home did fall to foreclosure, the Department of Veterans Affairs, who have backed [...]

How do VA loans and bankruptcy go hand in hand?  VA loans are available to most veterans.  You will need to qualify for these loans though.  Qualifications often include a good credit history demonstrating your ability to repay the loan in full.  If you have filed bankruptcy, there are special qualifications that you will need [...]

What happens when a disabled veteran gets convicted of a felony and goes to prison? The Veterans Affairs is obligated to continue to pay benefits to the veteran, even while in prison. However, these benefits are reduced.  Beginning on the 61st day of incarceration following the conviction the payment of disability compensation will be reduced [...]