There are Four Types of claims:
The type of claim determines how much development is required by VA and/or the nature of the supporting evidence the veteran must submit in support of the claim. The processing time for a claim varies depending on the type of claim and the supporting evidence provided by the veteran.
There are 5 steps to get a VA loan:
Veterans with active duty service, that was not dishonorable, during World War II and later periods are eligible for VA loan benefits. WWII, Korean conflict, and Vietnam era veterans must have at least 90 days service.
Veterans with service only during peacetime periods and active duty military personnel must have had more than 180 days active duty service. Veterans of enlisted service which began after September 7, 1980, or officers with service beginning after October 16, 1981, must in most cases have served at least 2 years.
Persian Gulf conflict reservists and National Guard members who were activate on or after August 2, 1990, and served at least 90 days with an honorable discharge are eligible.
Members of the Select Reserve, including National Guard, who are not otherwise eligible and who have completed 6 years of service and have been honorably discharged or have completed 6 years of service and are still serving may be eligible. The expanded eligibility for Reserves and National Guard individuals will expire in October, 2003.
Call the VA toll free at 1-888-487-1970 for further information on eligibility.
For copies of your military service records you may contact:
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
You may contact the National Personnel Records Center at:
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
You can also find out the status of your records by phone at the following numbers:
Army Records
Air Force Records
Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Records
You can request replacement for lost or stolen medals from the National Personnel Records Center or write to:
National Personnel Records Center
9700 Page Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri 63132-5100
Or
DATC-PAP-BC
Chief Military Awards Branch
Military Personnel Branch
Hoffman Building #2
200 Stovall Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22332
Washington Office |
2417 Rayburn HOB |
Washington, D.C. 20515 |
Phone: (202) 225-5546 |
FAX: (202) 226-0996
Berks County Office |
4918 Kutztown Road |
Temple, PA 19560 |
Phone: (610) 921-3502 |
FAX: (610) 921-3504
Dauphin/Perry County Office |
1721 North Front Street |
Harrisburg, PA 17102 |
Phone: (717) 234-5904 |
FAX: (717) 234-5918
Lebanon County Office |
758 Cumberland Street |
Lebanon, PA 17042 |
Phone: (717) 270-1395 |
FAX: (717) 270-1095
Schuylkill County Office |
101 North Centre Street |
Pottsville, PA 17901 |
Phone: (570) 622-4212 |
FAX: (570) 628-2561