To be eligible for the Veteran’s Pension Program the law states that the Veteran must have served 90 days or more of active duty with at least 1 day during a wartime. So what is wartime? Wartime dates are set by the United States Congess and are as follows:
World War I : April 6, 1917 – November 11, 1918
World War II : December 7, 1941 – December 31, 1946
Korean Conflict : June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955
Vietnam Era : August 5, 1964* – May 7, 1975
Persian Gulf (Operation Desert Shield/Storm) : August 2, 1990 – ??
* Between 2/28/61 and 8/5/64 only if In-Country Military Advisor
Keep these dates handy – especially if you are a health care professional who is able to assist Veterans (or their widow’s) with this benefit. For more information on the Veterans Pension Program or Aid and Attendance visit JacksonWhite Elder Law.
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