Service members or veterans who were seriously injured in the line of duty in a hazardous area after September 11, 2001 may be eligible and can apply for up to $10,000.
Program
The legislative intent of this program is to provide immediate financial assistance to a veteran so that family members of the veteran may be with the veteran during the veteranβs recovery from an injury received in the line of duty in an area where the veteran was receiving combat or hazardous duty pay after September 11, 2001.
Injury categories are defined in DOD Joint Publication 1-02.
The following laws apply:
Iowa Administrative Code (IAC): Agency 801 (Veterans Affairs), Chapter 11
- 801β11.1: Grant amounts, eligibility, and the standard $2,500 increments up to a $10,000 maximum.
- 801β11.2: Application procedures, necessary documentation (like DD-214s or medical evacuation records), and submission deadlines.
- Tax Exemption: Iowa Administrative Code Rule 701β302.68