Are there any rules about how soon you can get a VA loan after bankruptcy?

12-24 months after discharge.

Realistically, while you may hear and see rules allowing extenuating circumstances... That almost never happens. Figure you will need to wait until two-years past the bankruptcy discharge date. www.VA-IRRRL-Loan-MN.com

Depends on if it's a chapter 7 or 13 - the VA uses the same guidelines as FHA.