To learn more about the resources in this section, please call the numbers provided below. Or to speak with the VBA for all other questions, call:
Were you not able to get a benefit payment after a disaster?
If you or a beneficiary weren’t able to get a benefit payment after a disaster, call our National Call Center. We can guide you on how to request a one-time special payment if you have a financial hardship.
VA Home Loans - After a Disaster
If you need help making your mortgage payment after a disaster, VA can help. We can do the following for you:
- Ask loan holders to put a 90-day freeze on foreclosure.
- Encourage holders to waive late charges.
VA may also be able to work with your servicers or loan holder to apply pre-payments already made to your upcoming payment.
Education and Training - GI Bill Beneficiaries
1-888-442-4551
If your school closes temporarily due to a disaster, VA will continue payments. Payments continue through the end of the term or up to 4 weeks (28 calendar days) from the date of the closure, whichever is earlier.
Veterans Readiness and Employment (VR&E)
If you are a displaced Veteran and receive employment services from the VA, you may qualify for two additional months of Employee Adjustment Allowance (EAA).
The VR&E program also provides eligible Veterans with independent living (IL) services. This can help you function independently within your home and community.
Adapted Housing
1-877-827-3702
If your home was adapted through the VA Specially Adapted Housing program, other assistance may be available to you. We may help fund repairs if a disaster damaged or caused the loss of your adapted home.
Any new assistance will be based on repair costs your insurance doesn't cover and any previous assistance you got from FEMA for the home.
Automobile Adaptive Allowance
1-800-827-1000
If a disaster caused the loss of a previously adapted automobile, you may qualify for assistance. Your insurance must not cover the damage.
eBenefits - Update Contact and Direct Deposit Information After a Disaster
After a disaster, the VA can assist with your VA pension or Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC) payments. You can do any of the following to keep your payments on schedule:
- Update your physical and mailing address.
- Change your contact information.
- Set up or make corrections to your pension or compensation direct deposit.
You can also visit your local VA Regional Benefits Office for help.