Carburetor? I know the VA provides a grant, but, there may be some that work within the budget of VA? I am sure you have done your due diligence with it. I am very familiar with the VA and most will bend over backwards to make it work.
So, I have nothing bad to say about them.
I hope you get it all done soon so you can relax! :)
Carburetor is what I am thinking and what the father-in-law thinks as well. The VA has been very good to me for sure so far. Nothing bad to say from me either. It will all work out eventually.
It will. In the meantime, I hope you get the mower fixed!