Can I file a VA claim after 30 years?

There is no statute of limitations to apply for veterans disability compensation or other VA benefits. However, you should file an application for benefits (article) as soon as possible after you are disabled. It can take the VA months or even years to grant you benefits.

Does VA recognize domestic partnership?

Q: Will VA recognize my domestic partnership or civil union for purposes of VA benefits? A: VA will treat all married couples the same, regardless of the sex of the spouses. The Veteran does not have to die before a spouse can be eligible for burial or memorial benefits.

What happens if your spouse is a veteran?

If you and your spouse are both Veterans with a combined disability rating of at least 30%, you can both receive additional disability compensation for each other and for your children. You should know: It’ll take us longer to process your claim if your spouse is also a Veteran.

Can a veteran and a non veteran get a Joint VA loan?

There are lenders out there that will make a “joint loan” for a veteran and a non-spouse, non-veteran co-borrower. Essentially, a joint VA loan is a government-backed mortgage for a qualifying veteran or servicemember and a non-spouse, non-veteran co-borrower.

Can you get a VA loan with your brother?

Imagine a veteran getting a loan with their brother, or a parent, or an unmarried significant other — that’s a joint VA loan. These kinds of scenarios are absolutely possible, but they look a bit different than a typical VA purchase loan. That’s because the VA’s guaranty extends only to the veteran’s portion of the loan (half in most cases).

Why are some veterans bypassing the VA loan program?

Eligible Veterans often bypass the program as a viable option for a number of reasons. First, they may not know all the advantages. Second, they may think getting a VA loan is an arduous process to be avoided. Last, some lenders don’t take the time to teach Veterans about the program, or don’t know much about it themselves.

Can a same-sex veteran apply for VA benefits?

VA is dedicated to serving all eligible Servicemembers, Veterans and their families and providing them the benefits they have earned. We encourage all Veterans in same-sex marriages who believe they are entitled to benefits (including those whose claims were previously denied on a ground related to their marriage) to promptly apply for benefits.

Is the Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing same-sex marriages?

Accordingly, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) may now recognize all same-sex marriages without regard to a Veteran’s state of residence. VA offers a variety of benefits and services that depend upon a Veteran’s marital status, including certain benefits to a Veteran’s “spouse” or “surviving spouse.”

Is the VA the same as married couples?

A: VA will treat all married couples the same, regardless of the sex of the spouses. The Veteran does not have to die before a spouse can be eligible for burial or memorial benefits.

Do you have to be married to a veteran to get DIC benefits?

The VA requires that a surviving spouse must have been married to a veteran for at least one year before the veteran’s death in order to qualify for DIC benefits. This requirement applies in cases of common law marriage, but it does not apply if: