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OMB Control No. 2900-0086 Respondent Burden: 15 Minutes
OMB Control No. 2900-0086 Respondent Burden: 15 Minutes
2900-0086
Respondent Burden: 15 minutes
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7A. WERE YOU DISCHARGED, RETIRED OR SEPARATED FROM SERVICE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY 7B. VA CLAIM FILE NUMBER
OR DO YOU NOW HAVE ANY SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES?
YES NO (If "Yes," complete Item 7B) C-
8. PREVIOUS VA LOANS (Must answer N/A if no previous VA home loan. DO NOT LEAVE BLANK)
B. TYPE E. DO YOU F. DATE PROPERTY WAS
A. ITEM (Home, Refinance, D. DATE STILL OWN SOLD (Submit a copy of G. VA LOAN NUMBER
C. ADDRESS OF PROPERTY OF LOAN
Manufactured Home, THE PROPERTY? HUD-1, Settlement (If known)
or Direct) (YES/NO) Statement, if available)
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I CERTIFY THAT the statements herein are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.
9. SIGNATURE OF VETERAN (Do NOT print) 10. DATE SIGNED
FEDERAL STATUTES PROVIDE SEVERE PENALTIES FOR FRAUD, INTENTIONAL MISREPRESENTATION, CRIMINAL
CONNIVANCE OR CONSPIRACY PURPOSED TO INFLUENCE THE ISSUANCE OF ANY GUARANTY OR INSURANCE BY THE
SECRETARY OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
FOR VA USE ONLY
PRIVACY ACT NOTICE: VA will not disclose information collected on this form to any source other than what has been authorized under the Privacy Act of
1974 or Title 38, Code of Federal Regulations 1.576 for routine uses (i.e., to a member of Congress inquiring on your behalf) identified in the VA system of
records, 55VA26, Loan Guaranty Home, Condominium and Manufactured Home Loan Applicant Records, Specially Adapted Housing Applicant Records, and
Vendee Loan Applicant Records - VA, and published in the Federal Register. Your obligation to respond is required in order to determine the veteran's
qualifications for a loan.
RESPONDENT BURDEN: This information is needed to help determine a veteran's qualifications for a VA -guaranteed home loan. Title 38, U.S.C., section
3702, authorizes collection of this information. We estimate that you will need an average of 15 minutes to review the instructions, find the information, and
complete this form. VA cannot conduct or sponsor a collection of information unless a valid OMB control number is displayed. You are not required to respond to
a collection of information if this number is not displayed. Valid OMB control numbers can be located on the OMB Internet Page at
www.whitehouse.gov/omb/library/OMBINV.VA.EPA.html#VA. If desired, you can call 1-800-827-1000 to get information on where to send your comments or
suggestions about this form.
A. Mail this completed form, along with proof of service, to the Eligibility Center at P.O. Box 20729, Winston-Salem, NC 27120.
B. Military Service Requirements for VA Loan Eligibility: (NOTE: Cases involving other than honorable discharges will usually require further development by
VA. This is necessary to determine if the service was under other than dishonorable conditions.)
1. Wartime Service. If you served anytime during World War II (September 16, 1940 to July 25, 1947), Korean Conflict (June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955),
or Vietnam Era (August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975) you must have served at least 90 days on active duty and have been discharged or released under other than .
dishonorable conditions. If you served less than 90 days, you may be eligible if discharged because of service-connected disability.
2. Peacetime Service. If your service fell entirely within one of the following periods: July 26, 1947 to June 26, 1950, or February 1, 1955 to August 4, 1964,
you must have served at least 181 days of continuous active duty and have been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. If you entered
service after May 7, 1975 but prior to September 8, 1980 (enlisted) or October 17, 1981 (officer) and completed your service before August 2, 1990, 181 days
service is also required. If you served less than 181 days, you may be eligible if discharged for a service-connected disability.
3. Service after September 7, 1980 (enlisted) or October 16, 1981 (officer) and prior to August 2, 1990. If you were separated from service which began after
these dates, you must have: (a) Completed 24 months of continuous active duty for the full period (at least 181 days) for which you were called or ordered to
active duty, and been discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable; or (b) Completed at least 181 days of active duty and been discharged
under the specific authority of 10 U.S.C. 1173 (hardship discharge) or 10 U.S.C. 1171 (early out discharge), or have been determined to have a compensable
service-connected disability; or (c) Been discharged with less than 181 days of service for a service-connected disability. Individuals may also be eligible if they
were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force, certain medical conditions, or, in some instances for the convenience of the Government.
4. Gulf War. If you served on active duty during the Gulf War (August 2, 1990 to a date yet to be determined), you must have: (a) Completed 24 months of
continuous active duty or the full period (at least 90 days) for which you were called or ordered to active duty, and been discharged or released under conditions
other than dishonorable; or (b) Completed at least 90 days of active duty and been discharged under the specific authority of 10 U.S.C. 1173 (hardship discharge),
or 10 U.S.C. 1171 (early out discharge), or have been determined to have a compensable service-connected disability; or (c) Been discharged with less than 90
days of service for a service-connected disability. Individuals may also be eligible if they were released from active duty due to an involuntary reduction in force,
certain medical conditions, or, in some instances, for the convenience of the Government.
5. Active Duty Service Personnel. If you are now on active duty, you are eligible after having served on continuous active duty for at least 181 days (90 days
during the Persian Gulf War) unless discharged or separated from a previous qualifying period of active duty service.
6. Selected Reserve Requirements for VA Loan Eligibility. If you are not otherwise eligible and you have completed a total of 6 years in the Selected Reserves
or National Guard (member of an active unit, attended required weekend drills and 2-week active duty training) and (a) Were discharged with an honorable
discharge; or (b) Were placed on the retired list or (c) Were transferred to the Standby Reserve or an element of the Ready Reserve other than the Selected
Reserve after service characterized as honorable service; or (d) Continue to serve in the Selected Reserve. Individuals who completed less than 6 years may be
eligible if discharged for a service-connected disability.
C. Unmarried surviving spouses of eligible veterans seeking determination of basic eligibility for VA Loan Guaranty benefits are NOT required to complete this
form, but are required to complete VA Form 26-1817, Request for Determination of Loan Guaranty Eligibility-Unmarried Surviving Spouse.