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financial help

tjhay
tjhay CSN Member Posts: 655
edited March 2014 in Military Cancer Survivors #1
Thankfully all of my treatment is being covered by the VA and they are doing a wounderful job, however I am having a horrible time finding financial help to cover thins like rent and the such, has anyone found any rosouces availabel to honorble discarged Vets with no disabily related to the militay
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  • jimbeam50
    jimbeam50 CSN Member Posts: 47
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    Hi tjhay,
    My husband has a
    Hi tjhay,

    My husband has a military related disability so we were eligible for VA benefits but he also applied for Social Security disability because he can no longer work. You can apply right on line. You could also check out eligibility for SSI benefits. Good luck. Sheila
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  • The1percen
    The1percen CSN Member Posts: 135
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    jimbeam50 said:

    Hi tjhay,
    My husband has a
    Hi tjhay,

    My husband has a military related disability so we were eligible for VA benefits but he also applied for Social Security disability because he can no longer work. You can apply right on line. You could also check out eligibility for SSI benefits. Good luck. Sheila

    VSC
    Have you tried the Veterans Service Commision? Or how about the DAV? These aren't LONG term help but they can also serve as advocates.
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