As of May 2009, approx. 34,000 service members had been wounded in action as part of Oper. Enduring Freedom or Oper. Iraqi Freedom. Congress has enacted several laws to improve the benefits available to veterans and service members, including the Veterans' Housing Opportunity and Benefits Improvement Act. This act authorized the VA to expand its previously existing adaptive housing assistance grants to include eligible individuals temporarily living in a home owned by a family member, known as Temporary Residence Adaptation (TRA) grants. This interim report describes the number and characteristics of TRA grants and grant recipients and provides information on VA's policies and processes for providing the grants. Table.

The official, up-to-date government manual that covers all benefits for veterans and their survivors and families. Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). For detailed information on how to access these benefits and services, look no further than the newest edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, Survivors, and Caretakers. The VA operates the nation’s largest health-care system, with 1,355 care sites available across the country. These sites include hospitals, community clinics, counseling centers, and more. In this book, those who have honorably served in the military will receive personalized guidance about the services offered at these sites, basic eligibility for health care, and more. Helpful topics described in depth throughout these pages for veterans and their dependents, survivors, and caretakers include the following key benefit categories: Health Care: Comprehensive services, including treatment for service-connected and non-service-connected conditions and mental health care, factoring in eligibility due to discharge status, service duration, and more. Education: Scholarships, grants, and loan programs for both veterans and their eligible dependents pursuing higher education. Housing: Home loan guaranty and other programs, plus mortgage assistance and grants for adapting homes for veterans with disabilities. Financial Assistance: Disability compensation, pension benefits, and other assistance for wartime veterans. Miscellaneous: Burial and memorial benefits, employment and transition assistance, military medals and records, and more.

CRS Report for Congress.