September 1, 1991.) Check with local VA office for exceptions. For Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance supplemental coverage, the time period in which to apply is one year from the date of VA s notice that the veteran qualifies for waiver of premiums or before November 1, 1992, whichever is later. For Mortgage Protection Life Insurance the veteran must 517 respond within 60 days of a final request for information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 1 to 3 months upon application for Service-Disabled Veterans Insurance after VA s notice of the service-connected rating. The time frame for approval/disapproval after an application for Supplemental Service Disabled Veterans Insurance coverage is received in VA is 1 month. Mortgage Protection Life Insurance is effective immediately upon approval of a specially adapted housing grant. Appeals: If the application for insurance is denied, the veteran may file an appeal with the Board of Veterans Appeals, VA Central Office, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, up to 1 year after the date of the notice of denial. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: For all States, contact the Department of Veterans Affairs, P.O. Box 8079, Philadelphia, PA 19101. This office should also be contacted about Mortgage Protection Life
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