To be eligible for a grant under the Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) program, what must be true about the veteran's disability?

To qualify for a grant under the Home Improvement and Structural Alteration (HISA) program, it is essential that the veteran's disability is service-connected. This means that the disability must directly result from an injury or illness that the veteran incurred or aggravated during active military service. This requirement ensures that the benefits provided under the program support veterans who have disabilities linked to their service to the country.

The HISA program specifically aims to help those veterans who need modifications to their homes to accommodate their needs due to these service-related disabilities. The program helps ensure that veterans can live more comfortably and safely in their homes.

Other options do not meet the criteria set forth by HISA. For instance, a non-service-connected disability would not qualify as it does not relate to the veteran's military service, and neither does a temporary disability, which does not reflect a long-term need for support. Additionally, while cognitive disabilities can be service-connected, they do not encompass the full range of eligible disabilities under this program; hence a specific focus on the service connection is critical.