Do you have to serve in a war to be a veteran?

Do you have to serve in a war to be a veteran?

What is a Veteran? Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.”

How does the VA define a veteran?

38 U.S.C. § 101(2) provides: The term “veteran” means a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.

What constitutes a combat veteran?

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.

How are veterans families impacted?

Children in military families experience high rates of mental health, trauma and related problems. Military life can be a source of psychological stress for children. Multiple deployments, frequent moves and having a parent injured or die is a reality for many children in military families.

Do you consider male veterans to have served in combat?

Plenty of male veterans have not directly served in the line of fire, but very rarely is their service ever questioned. They are assumed to have served in combat. What do you think?

Who is considered a combat veteran of Vietnam?

VA Benefits for Combat Veterans July 24, 2018 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.

Are all combat veterans eligible for service benefits?

Not all combat veterans served on these missions. These are the most common combat veterans eligible for benefits. Other veterans may qualify for service benefits if they can prove they performed in another theatre of combat. Proving combat veteran eligibility can be challenging.

Who is eligible to serve on active duty in the Army?

Veterans, including activated Reservists and members of the National Guard, are eligible if they served on active duty in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998, and have been discharged under other than dishonorable conditions. Documentation Used To Determine Service in a Theater Of Combat Operations