What is a VA-Guaranteed Loan VA-guaranteed loans are made by private lenders, such as banks, savings and loan associations, or mortgage companies. To get a loan, you apply to the lender. If the loan is approved, VA will guarantee part of it. The amount of V’s guaranty usually depends on the size of the loan. […]
Benefits
State Veterans Cemeteries
Veterans, their spouses and family members may be buried at state veterans cemeteries, operated by WDVA. In addition to veterans with active-duty service, veterans of the National Guard or Reserves with at least 20 years of service (that qualify for military retirement) and their family members are eligible for burial in state veterans cemeteries. WDVA […]
Wisconsin Veterans Homes
There are three Wisconsin Veterans Homes located in Chippewa Falls, King, and Union Grove’ providing 24-hour skilled nursing care to our nation’s heroes. WDVA proudly operates these three skilled nursing homes serving veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents. General Priorities for Admissions: First Priority: Veterans* Second Priority: Spouses of veterans Third Priority: Spouses of […]
Former Prisoner of War (POWs)
It is estimated that more than one-half million Americans were captured and interned as Prisoners of War since the American Revolution. The largest number of captivities occurred during the Civil War when an estimated 220,000 Confederate soldiers were captured by the North and nearly 127,000 Union soldiers were interned by the South. Since World War […]
Burn Pit Registry
Proper disposal of waste during deployment is essential to prevent health problems and protect service members. In certain situations when sanitary and waste management facilities are unavailable, this waste may be burned in an open pit. Pits used for this purpose are referred to as “burn pits.” Since any particular trash burn is made up […]
VALife Insurance
Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) Service-Disabled Veterans Life Insurance (S-DVI) provides low-cost coverage to eligible service members. This program stopped taking new applications after December 31, 2022. But if you already have S-DVI, you can keep it The NEW VA Life insurance Program is now VALife Veterans Affairs Life Insurance (VALife) Veterans Affairs Life Insurance […]
Agent Orange
The U.S. military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides on trees and vegetation during the Vietnam War, in the Korean DMV and at other locations. Several decades later, concerns about the health effects from these chemicals continue. While exposure to Agent Orange is not claimable, the VA offers compensation to Veterans […]
Disability Compensation for Sexual Trauma
Military sexual trauma and disability compensation If you experienced military sexual trauma (MST) and it caused or worsened a health condition, you may be eligible for disability compensation. Find out how to file a disability claim. And learn how we can support you during the claims process. File for disability compensation online Get MST-related care […]
Benefits available to New Philippine Scouts
(Non-Commissioned – Enlisted under PL 190, 79th Congress on or after October 5, 1945) Benefit Programs for Veterans (1) Disability Compensation – *payable to a veteran with service-connected condition(s) rated at 10% or more. lso entitled to receive special allowance for a spouse who is in need of aid and attendance of another person if […]
Wisconsin Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit
The Wisconsin Veterans & Surviving Spouses Property Tax Credit provides eligible veterans and unremarried, surviving spouses a refundable property tax credit for their primary, in-state residence. The Wisconsin Department of Veterans ffairs verifies the veteran’s eligibility for the program. The credit is administered by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue through the state income tax return. […]