A federal judge has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs practice of outsourcing housing construction on its West Los Angeles campus discriminates against disabled veterans whose compensation disqualifies them for the rent-restricted housing.
The Department of Veterans Affairs discriminates against disabled veterans by outsourcing construction on its West Los Angeles campus, rendering some ineligible for housing because their incomes are too high, a federal judge has ruled. The outside housing developers rely on tax credit financing that includes income eligibility requirements.
In his ruling, Carter gave an example of a veteran receiving $40,000 in benefits who would be ineligible for an apartment requiring an income of no more than 30% of the area's median income, or about $25,000. Some buildings on the VA campus have limits of up to 60% of area median income. Carter concurred that 'the more disability benefits that a veteran receives , the higher their “income” is, and the less likely they are to receive housing on the Grounds.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How aging veterans are treated like family at medical foster homesThe Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
Read more »
Aurora Veterans Affairs nurses rally for increased staffingThe National Nurses United union is calling for the end of a hiring freeze that they say has impacted operations since January.
Read more »
Inside the $43 million Veterans Affairs simulation hospital where doctors are piloting new techHealth-care workers are testing tech and simulating procedures in a $43 million VA facility called SimVET.
Read more »
Chicago's first ever Black Veterans Expo connects veterans with resourcesChicago is hosting its first ever Black Veterans Expo, which seeks to connect Black veterans with resources.
Read more »
Four veterans' advocates appointed to Veterans Mental Health Steering CommitteeA zoo in Chile presented on Tuesday 'Silverio,' the third white rhinoceros calf born in South America. The species is in danger of extinction. There are only about 10,080 left in the world. The baby rhino was born on June 20 and it already weighs almost a ton.
Read more »
State Department expert on Israeli-Palestinian affairs resigns amid Gaza crisisAndrew Miller, a top State Department official, becomes the most senior U.S. official to resign whose portfolio focused on Israeli-Palestinian issues.
Read more »