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Wilmore6 Asked June 2022

Is there financial assistance for veterans who served between active conflict?

My father served in Korea from Nov. 1956 to Nov. 1958. This was after the armistice was signed in 1953, therefore he did not serve during active conflict. It has been our understanding that he is therefore not eligible for a pension. Are we correct about this? Thanks.

Becky04469 Oct 2022
No not eligible

JoAnn29 Oct 2022
You are correct, you never know and it doesn't hurt to research it.

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JoAnn29 Jun 2022
Aid and Attendance is considered a pension. A person must have served "during wartime". Not actually was in the fighting but served. They can only get it if medically needed. Meaning your healthcare costs exceed your monthly income. So No, this pension your Dad can't receive. A regular military pension, you need to serve 20 yrs.

Your best bet is to call your County VA dept. and make an appt to talk to a rep. Have Dads records handy when you call because the rep may ask you questions when you call. I know a couple of men that served 2 yrs during Nam. Both fought in Nam for a year. They use the VA hospital as their secondary health insurance to Medicare. They use the VA doctors and services. Your Dad may not be able to get a pension but he may qualify for other services.
Wilmore6 Oct 2022
Thank you, JoAnn29. We have talked to the VA and have studied the booklet they provide, but you never know if you might be missing something, so I appreciate your input. He has actually been seen by VA doctors over the years, and they've been great.
Becky04489 Jun 2022
No But you should be talking to the VA instead of a caregiver forum.

MissyE Jun 2022
As others have stated, check with the VA. I'm not sure that his service was long enough for a pension, though.

PeggySue2020 Jun 2022
You would have to contact the va.

I want to take a moment here though to thank your father for his service. It is because of men like your father that my own father got to emigrate here.

babsjvd Jun 2022
Contact the VA administration, they will be able to give you a solid answer

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