I just got my VA Home loan for a house that I purchased while I was home on leave from Iraq. Well the closing happened after my leave was over. But it was a P I T A for me since my commander was in Iraq at the time that I needed to get a letter from him for my cert of eligibly. Once I get that from the rear det commander, and was back in Iraq I need a "Alive and Well Statement" for the closing. It needed to be dated the day of the closing. Even though I was on the phone for the closing. Also the VA did hold up the closing with their inspection. I needed to get an extension from the seller, Just a thought. It could be a P I T A. It sure was worth the extra leg work.
Best of luck to you.