Wisconsin Administrative Code Department of Veterans Affairs
Here’s a refined overview of the Wisconsin Administrative Code as it pertains to the Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA):
📘 Chapters & Coverage
The Wisconsin Administrative Code titles that implement and regulate WDVA are organized as follows:
Chapter VA 1 – General Provisions
Covers definitions, department authority, application processes, benefits, nondiscrimination, release of information, and appeals. (law.cornell.edu, casetext.com)
Chapter VA 2 – Veterans Assistance Grants
Details grants issued to veterans; includes definitions and procedures. (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VA 4 – Primary Mortgage Loan Program (repealed) (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VA 5 – Wisconsin Veterans Museum (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VA 6 – Wisconsin Veterans Homes (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VA 7 – Grants to Veterans Organizations (e.g., VA 7.01 definitions) (casetext.com)
Chapter VA 8 – County Veterans’ Service Grants (regulations.justia.com)
Chapter VA 12–18 – Covers a range of programs:
VA 12 – Personal Loan Program
VA 13 – Veterans Housing & Recovery Program
VA 14 – State Veterans Cemeteries
VA 15 – American Indian Veterans’ Service Grants
VA 16 – County Transportation Grants
VA 17 – Military Funeral Honors Program
VA 18 – Educational Assistance Program (definitions, eligibility, stipend, review) (regulations.justia.com, law.cornell.edu)
Several chapters, like VA 4 and VA 10, have been repealed.
🔎 Example: Chapter VA 1 — Key Highlights
VA 1.01 – Department authority
WDVA enacts Chapters VA 1–18 under s. 45.03(2), Stats.
Interprets ch. 45, Stats., liberally in favor of veterans. (regulations.justia.com)
VA 1.02–VA 1.05: Address application for benefits, appeal procedures, qualifications, inter-agency cooperation.
VA 1.08: Penalizes false statements.
VA 1.13: Prohibits discrimination.
VA 1.16: Defines “veteran‑owned business.”
🧭 What This Means for You
Veterans or families: Know which chapter aligns with your needs—whether seeking financial aid, housing, education funding, or cemetery services.
Service providers: Chapters detail application processes, definitions, eligibility criteria, and departmental authority.
Legal practitioners or regulators: These regulations interpret and implement state statute ch. 45 and specify administrative details.
🔗 Where to Access the Full Text
You can review the official text through resources like:
Wisconsin’s legislative site (“docs.legis.wisconsin.gov”) – complete Code archive (law.cornell.edu, docs.legis.wisconsin.gov)
Cornell Law’s LII – for chapters such as VA 1 and VA 18
Justia – provides an overview of all VA chapters
✅ Next Steps
Let me know if you'd like:
Access to a specific chapter or section (e.g., VA 18 on Educational Assistance)
Guidance on eligibility or application procedures
Help tracking recent updates or amendments
Links directly to official PDF or online reference
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