lamontino

Good information.............

I never filled out the COE (Certificate of eligibility)....But I think the realtor did.

I think you and your spouse sign all the necessary papers at closing.



...............Buck

I almost forgot.... I used this number -877-827-3702.
from this link
http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/contact.asp
because I was thinking of using my survivors Home loan benefits to make my bedroom larger.,to hold a library area.

I was surprised to get immediate help from this VA department, who not only approved the COE by phone but sent my federal credit union the COE by Fax.

My credit Union then called me and asked how much I wanted....this was not a mortgage but still I am sure they might be able to help you too.
I changed my mind on the addition expense and Kindle has saved me the need for book storage.

.but was surprised at how fast this whole thing went.I did not even need to fill out the COE form VA had sent me long ago because this can be handled right away by phone and Fax these days.

Lots here for veterans, servicemembers, and their survivors on VA Home Loans and eligibility requirements:

http://www.benefits.va.gov/HOMELOANS/

Yes, if you served minimum of 2 weeks and received a medical discharge and you have a DD214 The your quilfied for benefits.

I help a fellow veteran one time that spent 2 weeks in the Army and 2 weeks in an army hospital he fell in basic training broke his back and the surgery he had (private Dr) caused him to be disabled he was preciously was medically discharged he did received a DD214....Years later say 45/47 years later when I met him he was on SSDI and never paid into the system maybe a few months was all he was getting about 800 month with SS...
He was having finical problems paying for his pain medication he was on a surgical implanted morphine pump but not getting Medicare at the time because of his age under 65. (he turn 65 and got Medicare)

I took him to the VAMC with is ID and DD214 and he started getting his meds at the VA.
I was working on a claim for compensation for him but he died in his sleep before we filed.
his wife had died about 8 years before he did.



..........Buck