Here's a brief description of some of this Tax-Free Pension Benefit:
ARE YOU A MARRIED VETERAN?
You could be eligible for up to $2,430 per month.
Are you a single veteran?
You could be eligible for up to $2,050 per month
Are you a veteran with an ill spouse?
You could be eligible for up to $1,609 per month
Are you the widow(er) of a veteran?
You could be eligible for up to $1,317 per month!
This benefit was also featured on In Depth with Brian Williams a few years ago, click here to view the clip.
Eligibility Requirements
Only 90 days of continuous active duty military service with at least one day during wartime.*
Any discharge other than dishonorable discharge.
Must be disabled or over the age of 65
a spouse or widow(er) of a qualified veteran may also be eligible for benefits. ADDITIONAL HEALTH, INCOME, AND ASSET REQUIREMENTS COULD APPLY. CALL 888-435-4104 TO FIND OUT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE!
*Official Dates of War:
Indian Wars: January 1, 1817 - December 31, 1898, inclusive. Service must have been rendered with the United States military forces against Indian tribes or nations.
Spanish-American War: April 21, 1898 - July 4, 1902, inclusive. If the veteran served with the United States military forces engaged in hostilities in the Moro Province, the ending date is July 15, 1903. The Philippine Insurrection and the Boxer Rebellion are included.
World War I: April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918, inclusive. If the veteran served with the United States military forces in Russia, the ending date is April 1, 1920. Service after November 11, 1918 and before July 2, 1921 is considered World War I service if the veteran served in the active military, naval,
or air service after April 5, 1917 and before November 12, 1918.
World War II. December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946, inclusive. If the veteran was in service on December 31, 1946, continuous service before July 26, 1947, is considered World War II service.
Korean Conflict. June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955, inclusive.
Vietnam Era. The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. The period beginning on August 5, 1964, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive, in all other cases. (Authority: 38 U.S.C.101(29))
Future Dates. The period beginning on the date of any future declaration of war by the Congress and ending on a date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of the Congress. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101)
Mexican Border Period: May 9, 1916 - April 5, 1917, in the case of a veteran who during such period served in Mexico, on the borders thereof, or in the waters adjacent thereto. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(30))
Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990, through a date to be prescribed by Presidential proclamation or law. (Authority: 38 U.S.C. 101(33))
We will assist any veteran, spouse, or widow(er) of a veteran in determining their allowable benefits.
No one will ever be denied our services.