(202)273-6488/8540. VETERANS HOUSING DIRECT LOANS FOR CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS Current Year: Grants: $0,000 Loans: $33,000 Other: $0,000 Total: $33,000 OBJECTIVES: To provide veterans who are eligible for a Specially Adapted Housing grant with loan directly from the VA in certain circumstances. APPLICATION AND AWARD PROCESS: Pre- application Coordination: None. This program is excluded from coverage under EO. 12372. 523 Application Procedure: The veteran should apply to the VA regional office having jurisdiction over the property location. No specific initial application form is prescribed. The VA office will respond directly to the veteran. Award Procedure: The VA office coordinates loan disbursement with payout of the related Specially Adapted Housing grant. Loan closing is conducted through a loan- closing agent assigned by the VA office. Deadlines: None. Range of Approval/Disapproval Time: From 20 to 60 days. Appeals: Denial of eligibility can be appealed 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); (b) Handicapped (e.g. Deaf, Blind, Crippled); (c) Physically Afflicted (e.g. TB, Arthritis, Heart Disease); INFORMATION CONTACTS: Regional or Local Office: See Veterans Benefits
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