Veterans eligible for federal grant funding to modify homes, but survey finds fewer than half know it

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs offers grants to help veterans modify their homes to meet their long-term needs, including disabilities or medical conditions – but many of Virginia's nearly 800,000 U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members might not know about it, according to a new AARP survey. The survey found that more than half of veterans 45 and older are unfamiliar with the funding options. About 24% of veterans need financial assistance to make home modifications, however, in order to continue living in their homes safely and independently. Veterans can use the grants for a variety of home...

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