(a) The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall provide assistance to a veteran who is eligible for and has been approved by the Administrator of Veterans Affairs for the grant authorized under Section 801(b) of Title 38 of the United States Code for remodeling a dwelling, which is not adapted to the requirements of the veteran’s disability, and which was acquired by him prior to his application for federal assistance.
     (b) The amount of State assistance provided to a veteran under subsection (a) of this Section shall be equal to the lesser of (1) the difference between the total cost of remodeling and the amount of assistance provided by the federal government under Title 38, Section 801(b) of the United States Code or (2) $3,000. However, if the amount of the federal assistance is at least equal to the total cost of remodeling the dwelling, then no State assistance shall be granted under this Section.
     (c) A veteran eligible for assistance under subsection (a) of this Section shall not by reason of such eligibility be denied benefits for which such veteran becomes eligible under Section 2 of this Act.