Story submitted by Chad Thomas My client’s name is Eric W. Eric found a home that he wanted to purchase in September. Unfortunately, the VA had not yet made a final decision regarding his service related disability. Because of this, he would be charged 2.15% for a funding fee on his loan. It was almost […]
Category Archives: Veteran’s Stories
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Mar
Mar
A local veteran was looking for a home loan on a newly constructed manufactured home project. He had up to 5 percent down. He also has acceptable income, debt ratios, and credit. The project total cost was $300,000, including land, the new home, and improvements. A 95 percent conventional manufactured home loan would require 5 […]
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Mar
Mar
After my U.S. Army training accident in July 1994, I had six months of rehabilitation as a paraplegic at the Seattle VA on the Spinal Cord Injury Unit. The rehab was top-notch, and I learned many ways to navigate my new world from a wheelchair. Once I was home, I didn’t really know the direction […]
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Jan
Jan
I have been a member of the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) since 1968. I lost my sight from injuries sustained when wounded on January 6th, 1968 In Vietnam. I have been actively involved with veterans, especially blinded veterans, for the past twenty years. I have served as chaplain and chapter commander of DAV Fort Sherman […]
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Jan
Jan
Bob had a difficult time deciding what to do after his release from the Army. Injuries prevented him from pursuing a career using his existing welding and fabrication skills. He tried and changed his mind several times with various training programs, including Ultrasound Sonography and Aircraft Mechanic, but continued to struggle with job performance due […]
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Jan
Jan
I am a Navy veteran who served during the Vietnam Era. During my stay in the military, I suffered through the death of my best friend and one of my brothers in a four month period. There’s a lot more to the story, but suffice to say it was during the “pullout.” I was offered […]
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Jan
Jan
A veteran found a home that he loved and planned to use his VA benefit to purchase it. Although he loved the house, he discovered during the home inspection that the furnace was about to fail. He considered backing out of the transaction because he knew that he could not afford the $8,000 or so […]
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Jan
Social workers at Mann-Grandstaff VAMC want more veterans to learn about Veteran Affairs programs that can get veterans the care they need, even at home. The Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) provides family caregivers of eligible veterans benefits that can improve the life and outlook of their veteran and their entire family. […]
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