{"id":59839,"date":"2017-05-22T19:03:43","date_gmt":"2017-05-22T19:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/uncategorized\/2017\/05\/22\/service-dogs-and-other-lesser-known-va-benefits\/"},"modified":"2026-08-08T09:39:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:39:33","slug":"service-dogs-and-other-lesser-known-va-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/one.sightlinemg.com\/armytimes\/native\/2017\/05\/22\/service-dogs-and-other-lesser-known-va-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"Service dogs and other lesser-known VA benefits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While 44 percent of all Veterans use at least one VA benefit, several lesser-known benefits could help Veterans live better, healthier lives. Here are three lesser-known VA benefits Veterans may be eligible to receive:<br\/><br\/> <b>1.\u00a0<\/b><b>Home loan refinancing<\/b><br\/><br\/>His local VA guided Harold, a Marine Corps Veteran, through the process of obtaining a VA home loan. &#8220;I had somebody explain to me exactly how everything worked,&#8221; Harold said. &#8220;It was very quick, very easy \u2013 painless.<br\/><br\/> VA&#8217;s home loan program offers Veterans different refinancing options:<br\/><br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><i>Cash-out refinance loans<\/i> \u2013 Veterans can take advantage of their home\u2019s equity to take cash out through refinancing, or refinance a non-VA loan into a VA-guaranteed loan.<\/li><li><i>Interest rate reduction refinance loans<\/i> \u2013 Veterans may be able to lower their monthly mortgage payment by obtaining a lower-interest loan.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Discover more about VA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/home-loans-and-housing?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=1\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/home-loans-and-housing?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=1\">home loans and housing-related assistance<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>2.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Service dog veterinary benefits<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After leaving the Marine Corps, Joel experienced feelings of depression. He also had severe memory loss and was relying on alcohol to self-medicate. That\u2019s when a VA doctor recommended he get a service dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It was like night and day for me when Adonis entered my life,&#8221; Joel said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VA provides veterinary benefits to Veterans diagnosed as having visual, hearing or substantial mobility impairments and whose care will be enhanced through a guide or service dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Veterans must enroll in VA health care to receive any type of medical service through VA. To learn how to do this and find out how to apply, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/\"><span class=\"s2\">Explore.VA.gov<\/span><\/a>. Once a Veteran is enrolled, VA will perform a complete clinical evaluation to determine how best to assist.\u00a0Each service dog request\u00a0is reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and Veterans approved for guide or service dogs are then referred to accredited organizations to obtain their dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more about VA, <a explore.va.gov=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/home-loans-and-housing?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=1&lt;\/a&gt;. Once a Veteran\ris enrolled, VA will perform a complete clinical\revaluation to determine how best to assist.\u00a0Each service dog\rrequest\u00a0is reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and Veterans\rapproved for guide or service dogs are then referred to accredited\rorganizations to obtain their dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\r\rLearn more about VA &lt;a href=\" https:=\"\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/home-loans-and-housing?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=1&lt;\/a&gt;. Once a Veteran\ris enrolled, VA will perform a complete clinical\revaluation to determine how best to assist.\u00a0Each service dog\rrequest\u00a0is reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and Veterans\rapproved for guide or service dogs are then referred to accredited\rorganizations to obtain their dog.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;\r\rLearn more about VA &lt;a href=\">health care benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>3.<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Employment resources<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is not uncommon for a veteran to struggle with translating military experience into civilian terms. VA offers employment resources for this, and every stage of the job search. Veterans who qualify for <a href=\"https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/employment-services?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=4\" title=\"Link: https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/employment-services?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=4\">VA employment services<\/a>can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Get help creating their resume.<\/li><li>Use military skills translators for federal or private-sector jobs.<\/li><li>Search for jobs and find employers who want to hire veterans.<br\/><\/li><li>Receive one-on-one career counseling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/explore.va.gov\/?utm_source=MT&amp;utm_medium=article&amp;utm_campaign=ExploreNative1&amp;utm_term=B&amp;utm_content=5\" title=\"Link: 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