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Veterans Affairs and Issues
Veterans Affairs and Issues have to do with anything that concerns veterans of the armed service. Many benefits are provided to the veterans of the armed services and when new legislation is proposed, questions about the effects on benefits to veterans are common. This is the place to ask those, and other questions about benefits to veterans.
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Is it possible to upgrade and other than honorable discharge to a general discharge in the Army?
Yes, I did in 1985. Went from General Under Honorable Conditions to Honorable. Board was in Dallas Texas and once they found I was in college with all my VA benefits intack It was Granted. Got a new DD214 and a county job......
Are there benefits for widows of veterans of the Korean conflict?
The widow's of veterans have few extra or new benefits. If their spouse had retired with benefits, they would continue to receive the ability to access military health care and shop on military bases, as well as receive some portion of their spouses' retirement pay.
Otherwise there is little to assist a veteran's widow.
My mother lost her health benefits pre 1982. I took her to a Navy hospital for a surgery. The surgeon told me, after surgury, that congress had cut widows health benefits. Soon after she received a new military ID, On the back it said "Benifits No" Widow WWII Vet
What does honorable discharge mean?
A general discharges is given to a service member whose performance is satisfactory, but is marked by a considerable departure in duty performance and conduct expected of military members. There is no specific discharge called "general discharge with honorable conditions."
There are six types of discharges:
- Honorable
- General
- Other than Honorable
- Bad Conduct
- Dishonorable
- Uncharachterized (or Entry Level Separation) -- neither good nor bad
See more details about general discharge at the related links.
What time do we observe a moment of silence in honor of veterans?
We observe a moment of silence at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, i.e., 11:00am - the length of the period of silence is generally two minutes.
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How do you find veterans you served with in Korea?
Your best bet is to contact one of the veterans organizations. The Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion can help you with databases and publications to assist you in locating your fellow comrades.
What do people do on Veterans Day to honor the veterans?
In the US, veterans are honored with the thoughts and prayers of citizens, and by attending military ceremonies and parades, flying the US flag on homes and businesses, and decorating the graves of deceased veterans.
How much money does a veterinarian earn in Atlanta California?
A veterinarian in California tends to make more than the average due to the higher cost of living. A reasonable starting salary for a small animal veterinarian in California would be $85,000, with an average pay after a few years of over $100,000.
Normally purple hearts are awarded by the most senior officer in attendance at the time the award is being presented. Soldiers do have the option to request a specific officer present the award to them but this would depend on many variables, least of which is the availability of that officer. In certain areas of operation, Commanders may have a specific policy on who may present the award, but this will vary from command to command.
As per Chapter 2, paragraph 8 of Army Regulation 600-8-22:c. While clearly an individual decoration, the Purple Heart differs from all other decorations in that an individual is not "recommended" for the decoration; rather he or she is entitled to it upon meeting specific criteria.
j. During wartime the senior Army commander in the combat theater can award the Purple Heart as approval authority when delegated by the Secretary of the Army. The National Personnel Records Center, 9700 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63132-5100, awards the Purple Heart to any member of the Army, who during World War I, was awarded a Meritorious Service Citation Certificate signed by the Commander in Chief, American Expeditionary Forces, or who was authorized to wear wound chevrons, upon written application. Approval authority for the Purple Heart for Army personnel wounded or killed as the result of an international terrorist attack is the Secretary of the Army. All other requests for award of the Purple Heart are processed by the Commander, USA HRC (AHRC-PDO-PA). The
following types of requests for award of the Purple Heart will be forwarded to the Commander, USA HRC, ATTN:
AHRC-PDO-PA, 200 Stovall Street, Alexandria, VA 22332-0471:
(1) Any member of the Army who was awarded the Purple Heart for meritorious achievement or service, as opposed to wounds received in action, between 7 December 1941 and 22 September 1943, may apply for award of an appropriate decoration instead of the Purple Heart.
(2) For those who became Prisoners of War during World War II, the Korean War and before and after 25 April 1962, the Purple Heart will be awarded to individuals wounded while prisoners of foreign forces, upon submission by the individual to the Department of the U.S. Army of an affidavit that is supported by a statement from a witness, if
this is possible.
(3) Any member of the U.S. Army who believes that he or she is eligible for the Purple Heart, but through unusual circumstances no award was made, may submit an application through military channels, to the Commander, USA HRC, ATTN: AHRC-PDO-PA. The application will include complete documentation, to include evidence of medical treatment, pertaining to the wound.
How many widows of American World War 1 veterans are still alive?
According to the Veterans Administration, 2,212 World War I veterans were alive on September 30, 2001. By 2008, only 110 are expected to be still living. It is estimated that the last veteran of the "Great War" will have passed away by 2018, one hundred years from the time the war ended. As of November 2001, approximately 50 WWI veterans are still living in the State of Missouri
who are the survivig widows and where are they located ?
Are there veterans benefits available for senior veterans?
My husband is a Army Veteran and I am not eligible for any benefits because I am not a Veteran. We live in Texas.
If you are married to the veteran when he passes, you can collect spousal pay. It comes out of the Veterans check each month. But if you can prove that his death was war related, you can put in a claim. For example, exposure to Agent Orange, If the Veteran had been in Vietnam, and had prostate cancer, or Parkinson's disease. If you win your claim, you will receive his military check. When this happens, you qualify for a lot of the benefits as if you are the Veteran. You qualify for housing loans, If you are disabled, and need assistance in everyday living, you can put in a claim for Examination for Housebound Status or Permanent need for Regular Aid. One more thing, they will have to back pay you starting the month after his death.
I think that they should be honored because they were the first black men in the civil war it they did not d that we would not have any freedom right now.
Who was the only president that served in world war 1 and 2?
Harry Truman (5/8/1884-12/26/1972, 33rd president) is the only US President to serve the US Army in the first World War.
He served as a member of the 129th Field Artillery for the last two years of the war and one extra year also, 1917-1919.
Are you a veteran if while serving in National Guard you are deployed to Iraq?
Depends if the unit you are in is scheduled for a rotation there. With the drawdown going on, it is probably unlikely.
Added: While the above answer contains the element of truth - IF your unit of the NG is federalized, you WILL have to go wherever it is you are ordered to go.
Why did the color purple get its name?
The color purple did get its name from Italy. The name purple is borrowed from a Latin word "purpura" which was used to described certain dyed garments.
What was the role of the US veterans?
To be retired, they usually served in the Armed forces at one point.
What is the mailing Address of Veterans Administration Secretary?
Here is the contact information
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Secretary Robert A. McDonald
810 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington DC 20420
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
TTY: 1-800-829-4833
Are there any scholarship benefits for World War 1 grandchildren?
No. At least none based on the service of the greatgrandparent. But there are many scholarships out there, some based on need, some based on merit, and some based on where you live, what high school you attended, your intended subject of study or other qualifying factors. One of the useful things your school guidance counselor can do is help you identify scholarships for which you are eligible, and help you go after them. Some of them have few applicants because they are restrictive about who can apply, so you would want to find any of those for which you might be eligible, and apply early. I urge you to get started on the financial aid process as soon as possible. You must fill out and submit the FAF so your need can be determined and you become eligible for government grants and possibly low interest loans. Don't wait to do this. If you are a senior, start just as soon as you possibly can. Best of luck.
Is a medical discharge considered an honorable discharge?
1) You have at least 180 days of regular active duty service and you were honorably discharged or released.
2) You have at least 90 days of active duty service, at least one day of which was during wartime per the chart below, and you were honorably discharged or released.To qualify as a veteran of this conflict......you must have at least one day of wartime service during this period
World War II
Merchant MarineSeptember 16, 1940 through December 21, 1946
December 7, 1941 through December 31, 1946
KoreaJune 25, 1950 through January 31, 1955
Korea-VietnamFebruary 1, 1955 through August 4, 1964
VietnamAugust 5, 1964 through May 7, 1975
Lebanon*August 25, 1982 through [date to be determined]
Grenada*October 25, 1983 through December 15, 1983
Panama*December 20, 1989 through January 31, 1990
Persian GulfAugust 2, 1990 through [date to be determined]
*Naval and Marine DD214 must indicate Expeditionary Medal. All DD214s must specify campaign: Lebanon, Grenada and Panama.
Please note that, pursuant to M.G.L. c4, §7, the six months of active duty for training in the Active Reserves and the National Guard does not qualify as active service toward the minimum period listed here. If your only active duty was active duty training, you are not eligible to purchase credit for your military service.
3) You served in wartime and were awarded a Purple Heart or service-connected disability, or died, regardless of whether you completed the minimum length of active duty service in the chart under (2), above.
How many veterans of world war 2 are from West Virginia?
See: http://www.wvculture.org/history/wvvets.html
What is a Discharge under other than honorable conditions?
An Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) characterization of service is the least favorable non-punitive characterization of service. It it recieved due to administrative separation from the military due to misconduct.
An OTH is warranted when a member engages in conduct involving one or more acts or omissions that constitute a significant departure from the conduct expected of members of the armed forces. An OTH will deprive the member of virtually all veteran's benefits based upon the current enlistment, and they can expect to encounter substantial predudice in civilian life in situations where the type of service or characterization of discharge recieved has a bearing.
For more detailed discussion or to answer specific questions free of charge, go to: http://www.facebook.com/MilitaryDischargeUpgradeConsulting This page is maintained by officers who have served on the Navy Discharge Review Board (NDRB) and can assist with information and advice in matters regarding applications for discharge upgrade.
What clause says each state must recognize and accept the legal acts of other states?
Article IV Section 1 The Full Faith and Credit Clause.
