Veterans Benefits – What Wartime Benefits Do You Qualify For?

John Faith
May 19, 2014

What Veterans Benefits Do You Qualify For?

There are some veterans benefits that are categorized as Wartime Service. In order to receive such benefits one must have served in at least one of the wars recognized by the Department of Veteran Affairs. The VA lists the wars and the dates of service that qualify as wartime service on its website.

1. Mexican Border Period (May 9, 1016 – April 5, 1917)

2. World War I (April 6, 1917-November 11, 1918; for Veterans who served in Russia, April 6, 1917, through April l, 1920; extended – July 1, 1921, for Veterans who had at least one day of service between April 6, 1917, and November 11, 1918.)

3. World War II (December 7, 1941, – December 31, 1946)

4. Korean War June 27, 1950 – January 31, 1955).

5. Vietnam War August 5, 1964 (February 28, 1961, for Veterans who served “in country” before August 5, 1964) – May 7, 1975.

6. Gulf War (August 2, 1990 – a date to be set)

Although the Iraqi and Afghan war were not listed on the Veterans Administration website as of January 1, 2013, it would be wise to check for the status of Veterans who served in those wars. Other stipulations may apply. Check with your VA benefits Office to check your wartime status for veteran benefits.