If you fall within categories 7-8 (according to the 10-10ez form) income is considered. “Life is unfair” not all veterans qualify or are entitled to all VA benefits. If you are Michigan National Guard or Army Reserve family member deployed check out the Michigan National Guard Family Readiness page. https://www.mi.ngb.army.mil/family/default.asp Family Financial Assistance from the MING starts here https://www.mi.ngb.army.mil/family/FinAsst.asp#Fund Docs Veterans: Michigan established the “Michigan Veterans Trust Fund” which is administered by individual county veteran affairs boards. The relief fund might be able to provide you with assistance. Visit your county veteran affairs office and visit The Michigan Veterans Trust Fund page Possibly, this is determined on a case by case base, visit an accredited veteran service officer to find out more. www.mivabenefits.org/find If you served during a war-time era, it is possible you qualify for a VA Non-Service Pension which is based on service and income. Visit an accredited veteran service officer to find out more. www.mivabenefits.org/find This situation requires building a case that you indeed did injury yourself during your time in service. This is not impossible, but it may take time to build. Visit an accredited veteran service officer to find out if a case can be built. www.mivabenefits.org/find Visit the Small Business Administration for information – link: http://www.sba.gov/content/veteran-service-disabled-veteran-owned Please follow this link for a complete answer to this question.FAQS
Why is the VA asking for financial information when applying for health care?
Is there emergency financial help available to service members or veterans in the state of Michigan?
Are surviving spouses eligible for survivor benefits?
I am a veteran on low-income do I qualify for assistance?
I was injured during the time I served, but never said anything, what should I do?
I want to start my own business and I am a veteran, where do I go for help?
Can you tell me about the claims process?