Veteran_ Resource_ book_2014
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the United States Naval Academy, officers of National Oceanic & Atmospheric<br />
Administration, merchant seaman with World War II service, and others may also<br />
apply for eligibility.<br />
After establishing eligibility, the veteran will need a Certificate of Eligibility<br />
(COE). The COE verifies to the lender that the veteran qualifies for a VA-backed<br />
loan. <strong>Veteran</strong>s may apply for a COE through the lender, online at the eBenefits<br />
portal, https://www.ebenefits.va.gov/ebenefits-portal/ebenefits.portal, or<br />
by completing VA Form 26-1880 (Request for Certificate of Eligibility) and<br />
mailing it to:<br />
VA Loan Eligibility Center<br />
Attn: COE (262)<br />
P.O. Box 100034<br />
Decatur, GA 30031<br />
Those unable to print the form may call (888) 768-2132 and follow the prompts<br />
for Eligibility. The VA will mail the form. Contact the local County <strong>Veteran</strong>s<br />
Service Office (pg. 163) for assistance in completing the application.<br />
THE VETERANS HOMES<br />
OF CALIFORNIA<br />
The first <strong>Veteran</strong>s Home in California (VHC) was established in 1884 for Civil<br />
War veterans. Today, CalVet operates eight veteran home campuses. These VHC<br />
provide residential and long-term care services in a home-like environment that<br />
promotes dignity and features individualized care. The homes assist residents<br />
to ensure they have coverage to meet their health care needs. Residents enjoy<br />
enriched activity opportunities including social events, dances, patriotic programs,<br />
volunteer activities, arts and crafts, computer access, shopping trips and other<br />
off-site activities.<br />
The VHCs range in size from 60 residents on 20-acre campuses to a 1,000<br />
residents on a 500-acre campus. Each Home is distinctive within its region and<br />
offers its own unique environment, levels of care combinations and a range of<br />
social and recreational activities. The levels of care include skilled nursing<br />
facility (SNF), intermediate care facility (ICF), residential care for the elderly or<br />
assisted living (RCFE), domiciliary or independent living (DOM), and SNF memory<br />
care for those veterans with symptoms of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease.<br />
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