Assistance Requirements

Disabled Patriot Fund Assistance Requirements

Veterans must meet all the requirements listed below to receive assistance from the Disabled Patriot Fund



• Served in the United States Military
  
• Discharged under Honorable Conditions
  
• Primary residence must be in Illinois or is currently being seen at an Illinois Veteran's Administration facility
  
• Sustained injuries while serving in a Department of Defense designated Combat Zone/Hostile fire area
  
• Needed assistance is a direct cause of injuries sustained in a Department of Defense designated Combat Zone/Hostile fire area
  
• Assistance requested pertaining to PTSD and/or TBI injuries must include a letter from the Physician stating cause and effect - and continuous care

These are the basic requirements; the board will still need to review situation as a whole and then determine if assistance will be granted.

If you feel you meet our eligibility requirements and are in need of emergency assistance, please email us at assistance@disabledpatriotfund.org with a brief synopsis of your situation and we email you our application.