Appeals

Veterans and other claimants for VA benefits have the right to appeal decisions made by a VA regional office, medical center, or National Cemetery Administration (NCA) office...

Board of Appeals

The Board of Veterans' Appeals ("the Board") makes decisions on appeals on behalf of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs. Visit www.bva.va.gov for more info.

U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims

A final Board decision may be appealed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Visit www.uscourts.cavc.gov.

Home Loan Guaranty

VA home loan guaranties help eligible service members and Veterans obtain homes and refinance loans. Visit VA Home Loans.

VA Appraisals

No loan can be guaranteed without a VA-assigned appraisal. This is not a home inspection. Visit Appraisal Info.

Closing Costs

For current information regarding Closing Costs, visit VA Funding & Closing Costs.

Funding Fees

Most Veterans must pay a funding fee to reduce the loan's cost to taxpayers. Details at Funding Fee Schedules.

Financing, Interest Rates and Terms

Interest rates are negotiable between the lender and borrower. For refinance info, visit IRRRL Loans.

Assistance with VA-Guaranteed Home Loans

If a loan becomes delinquent, call 1-877-827-3702 to speak with VA loan specialists.

VA Life Insurance

Visit www.insurance.va.gov or call 1-800-669-8477 (8:30am - 6pm ET).

Service-Disabled Veterans' Insurance (S-DVI)

Available for Veterans with service-connected disabilities. Visit S-DVI Insurance Info.

Reserves and National Guard

Eligibility for VA Benefits

For up-to-date lists of benefits, visit www.benefits.va.gov/guardreserve.

Qualifying for VA Health Care

Eligibility varies by status (Active Guard, Traditional, etc.). Learn more at Guard/Reserve Health Care.

Reserve and National Guard Home Loan Guaranty

Specific home loan benefits for Guard/Reserve can be found at VA Home Loans for Reserves.

Burial and Memorial Benefits

Status affects eligibility for burial benefits. Visit Guard/Reserve Burial Info.

Homeless Veterans

Extensive information is available at www.va.gov/homeless.

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Call 1-877-424-3838 24/7 for assessment and resource connection.

HUD-VASH Program

Provides permanent housing and case management. Visit HUD-VASH Details.

Supportive Services for Veterans Families (SSVF)

Aims to improve housing stability for low-income families. Visit www.va.gov/homeless/SSVF.

Incarcerated Veterans

Benefit Changes

Benefits may change if convicted of a felony. View the Factsheet or visit the Incarcerated Veterans Portal.

Veterans Justice Outreach Program (VJO)

Aims to avoid unnecessary criminalization and ensure VHA access. Visit www.va.gov/homeless/vjo.asp.