Who qualifies as a wartime veteran?
A “wartime veteran” is an individual who served in the active military forces, during a period of armed conflict or who received the armed forces expeditionary or other campaign service medal during an emergency condition and who was discharged or released under other than dishonorable conditions.
What is a campaign or expedition medal?
An Expeditionary Medal is a United States military award which is awarded to its military personnel for deployment to a foreign region to participate in a campaign or conflict.
Am I active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran?
An “active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran” means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
What years are considered wartime for VA benefits?
Under current law, the VA recognizes the following wartime periods to determine eligibility for VA Pension benefits:
- World War II (Dec. 7, 1941-Dec.
- Korean conflict (June 27, 1950-Jan. 31, 1955)
- Vietnam Era (Aug. 5, 1964-May 7, 1975)
- Vietnam Era (since Feb. 28, 1961 if served in-country)
- Gulf War (Aug.
What years are considered wartime?
World War I (April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918) World War II (December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946) Korean conflict (June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955)
Can the ISAF medal be worn?
Can I wear the NATO ISAF as I am no longer serving? All awards to UK citizens require the permission of the Sovereign to accept and wear, regardless of whether you are serving or not. The NATO ISAF was not put forward for approval to wear as recipients of this also receive the OSM Afghanistan.
Which campaigns and expeditions qualify for veterans preference?
Campaigns and Expeditions Which Qualify For Veterans Preference Campaign or Expedition Inclusive dates Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (AFEM) Afghanistan (Operations Enduring Freedom OEF September 11, 2001, to present; OIF Berlin August 14, 1961, to June 1, 1963
Does the global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal qualify for veterans’ preference?
The Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal is qualifying for veterans’ preference, provided the individual is otherwise eligible. The Department of Defense, not the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, determines who is entitled to receive a medal, and under what circumstances.
What is the definition of a veteran?
That definition is as follows: A veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized, under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
What is a ‘disabled veteran’?
Under VEVRAA, a veteran may be classified as a ‘‘disabled veteran,’’ ‘‘recently separated veteran,’’ ‘‘active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran,’’ or ‘‘Armed Forces service medal veteran.’’