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Iowa LIHEAP Policy and Procedures Manual Appendix C – Income Source Guide
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VA Aid and Attendance VA Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits provide monthly payments added to the amount of a monthly VA pension for qualified Veterans and survivors.
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VA Compensated Work Therapy Program Income The Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Compensated Work Therapy Program matches and supports work ready Veterans in competitive jobs.
The program helps Veterans with disabilities get competitive employment in the community, working in jobs they choose, while receiving the support they need.
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VA Reimbursement When a veteran is reimbursed by the VA for mileage to go to VA appointments.
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VA Service-Connected Disability Pension Disability compensation is a monetary benefit paid to Veterans who are determined by VA to be disabled by an injury or illness that was incurred or aggravated during active military service. To be eligible for compensation, the Veteran must have been separated or discharged under conditions other than dishonorable.
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Copy of a recent check, the current award letter, or a copy of the deposit printout provided by a bank, such as a bank statement (as a last resort). The bank statement can be from up to 60 calendar days prior to the application date.
When VA checks are not available, verification may be obtained by calling the toll-free number provided by the Veteran's Administration for this purpose: 1-800-827- 1000.
This is considered fixed income. VA Non-Service- Connected Disability Pension Disability Compensation is for veterans who suffer from disabilities that were caused or aggravated by their service in the military. Disability Pension is for low-income veterans who are totally and permanently disabled due to disabilities which are not related to their time in the service.
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Copy of a recent check, the current award letter, or a copy of the deposit printout provided by a bank, such as a bank statement (as a last resort). The bank statement can be from