Currently, National Guard is considered veterans if they served over 20 years even if they don’t get deployed. Prior to 2016, they were considered veterans only if they served 180 days or more in a federal status, such as serving on active status. Do you have to be deployed to […]
The ribbon incorporates the colours of the three armed services (red, navy blue, and sky blue), and the national colours of Vietnam (red and yellow). In 1992, Australia struck the Vietnam Logistic and Support Medal. What are the three ribbons on a Vietnam veterans hat? The red stripes indicate the […]
The VA disability 10-year rule states that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) cannot eliminate a disability rating that has been in place for at least 10 years unless there is evidence of fraud. This 10-year period is calculated from the effective date of VA’s original grant for service […]
VA Benefits Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to all U.S. military Veterans. VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. How much money do Vietnam veterans get? On average, Vietnam veterans in […]
VA Benefits for Vietnam Veterans VA benefits include disability compensation, pension, education and training, health care, home loans, insurance, vocational rehabilitation and employment, and burial. See our Veterans page for an overview of the benefits available to all Veterans. How much is the Vietnam Veterans pension? Calculate Your 2022 Maximum […]
Who are Blue Water Navy Veterans? Veterans who served on open sea ships off the shore of Vietnam during the Vietnam War are referred to as “Blue Water Navy Veterans.” There are an estimated 50,000 to 90,000 such veterans. What is the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act? The Blue […]
one year. A tour of duty in Vietnam for most ground forces lasted one year. Becoming “short” by having less than 100 days left in a tour of duty was a cause for celebration. It also required a countdown calendar on which each day was crossed off until only the […]
Several decorations (Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Commendation Medal, Joint Service Commendation Medal) may be awarded for valor, or for merit. Awards for valor recognize bravery in action against an enemy and have an attached “V” device valor device. What medals are Vietnam era veterans entitled to? […]
The VA lists several different ways in which a Veteran can prove he or she was in combat: If you received a combat service medal. If you received hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or tax benefits. If you received military service documentation that documents combat theater. What is the […]
Open to Veterans (active duty, Guard, and Reserve) If you served on active duty during wartime, are at least 65 years old or have a service-connected disability, and have limited or no income, find out if you qualify for Veterans Pension benefits. What veterans are eligible for VA benefits? A […]
The VA lists several different ways in which a Veteran can prove he or she was in combat: If you received a combat service medal. If you received hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay, or tax benefits. If you received military service documentation that documents combat theater. How do I […]
Loughborough is ranked between 501-600th in the Shangai Jaio Tong rankings and is not a member of the Russell group of universities. Is Loughborough a respected university? Loughborough University has maintained its top five ranking for a second successive year in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide […]
The amount of that compensation can be sizable: CBO calculated that for Vietnam veterans who received it, average annual disability compensation was nearly as much as they received in Social Security benefits. What benefits do Vietnam veterans receive? Vietnam Veterans may be eligible for a wide-variety of benefits available to […]
To be eligible service members must have completed 30 consecutive days or 60 non-consecutive days of service relating to direct support of ground operations or maritime service directly aiding military operations within specific regions of the Republic of Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand between the dates of Who can wear […]
Generally, combat veterans are those that served in a combat zone during their military service. This can include service in Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, and certain areas of Iraq and Afghanistan, among other locations. What is a combat Vietnam veteran? Vietnam era veterans are those who served during the time […]