Procedure: The VA Regional Office or Center will determine that application requirements are met, determine that the veteran is eligible for the loan and that the purposes for the loan meet the requirements of law and disburse the loan proceeds. Deadlines: This pilot program will end December 31, 2001. Contact Headquarters Office listed below for deadline information. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: Within 10 days after VA s receipt of a loan application. Appeals: Denial of eligibility is appealable through Board of Veterans Appeals. In the event of a denial, claimants are advised of appeal rights and procedures at the time of notification. Renewals: None. ELIGIBLE BENEFICIARIES: (a) Veteran/Service person/Reservist (including dependents); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: Loan applications are processed completely by the Veterans Benefits Administration field offices for their respective geographic area jurisdiction. Initial contact should by made with the appropriate office listed in Appendix IV of the Catalog under Veterans Benefits Administration. Headquarters Office: Department of Veterans Affairs, Washington, DC 20420. Telephone: (202) 273-7377. PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY FOR VETERANS Current Year: Grants:$2,366,6l3,000 Loans:$0,000 Other:$0,000 Total:$2,366,613,000 OBJECTIVES: To assist wartime veterans in need whose non-service-connected
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