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of Service Eras (1900-Present)*. Notes: U.S. war eras are portrayed in yellow brackets. VHA Office of Health Equity (OHE) distinguishes two Gulf War periods (portrayed in gray brackets): “Gulf War (Other)” is the period from the start of the Persian Gulf War to the start of Operation Enduring Freedom (August 2, 1990 – October 6, 2001 ...
World War I: April 6, 1917 through November 11, 1918. This period was extended to April 1, 1920 for those who served in the Soviet Union. Service after November 11, 1918, through July 2, 1921, qualifies for benefits if active duty was performed for any period during the basic World War I period. World War II: December 7, 1941 through December ...
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Gulf War Veterans. More than 650,000 Service members served in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm from August 2, 1990 to July 31, 1991. For VA benefits eligibility purposes, the Gulf War period is still in effect. This means that anyone who served on active duty from August 2, 1990, to present is considered a Gulf War Veteran.
§3.2 Periods of war. This section sets forth the beginning and ending dates of each war period beginning with the Indian wars. Note that the term “period of war” in reference to pension entitlement under 38 U.S.C. 1521, 1541 and 1542 means all of the war periods listed in this section except the Indian wars and the Spanish-American War.
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Veterans may be eligible if they meet all of the following: Were discharged from service under other than dishonorable conditions. Served 90 days or more of active duty with at least 1 day during a period of war time; *or, if entered service after September 7, 1980, at least 24 months or the full period for which called or ordered to active duty (a minimum of 90 days is required) with at least ...
