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You may be eligible for a veterans pension if you meet the following conditions:

• You were discharged from service under other than dishonorable conditions, AND
• You served 90 days or more of active duty with at least 1 day during a period of war time.
  However, 38 CFR 3.12a requires that anyone who enlists after 9/7/80 generally has to serve at least 24 months or the full period for which a person was called or ordered to active duty in order to receive any benefits based on that period of service. With the advent of the Gulf War on 8/2/90 (and still not ended by Congress to this day), veterans can now serve after 9/7/80 during a period of war time. When they do, they generally now must serve 24 months to be eligible for pension or any other benefit. But note the exclusions in 38 CFR 3.12(d), AND
• You are permanently and totally disabled, or are age 65 or older, AND
• Your countable family income is below a yearly limit set by law

You can apply by filling out VA Form 21-526, Veteran’s Application for Compensation Or Pension. If available, attach copies of dependency records (marriage & children’s birth certificates) and current medical evidence (doctor & hospital reports). You can also apply on line through the VONAPP Website.

Posted on September 10th, 2007 by admin
Filed under: Compensation & Pension