They are people who have or is serving their country.
Veterans are just like anyone else; except they happened to serve in the military at one point in their life.
I am a veteran of the Vietnam War. I went on after Army life to a full career in other areas and retired from that career just as any other worker might do.
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Some common types of veterans include combat veterans, disabled veterans, female veterans, and reserve or National Guard veterans. Veterans can also be classified based on the branch of military they served in, such as Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard.
Most veterans groups and many government agencies acknowledge three types of veterans. 1. Veterans: Anyone who has done military service at anytime anywhere. 2. War Veterans: Someone who has done military service during a time of war but may not have actually served in a combat zone. 3. Combat veterans: someone who did service in a combat zone for a required period of time or who was involved in any direct combat operation involving hostile action. Examples would be someone who has received a Combat Action Ribbon, someone who receives a unit combat patch or a recipient of any of the "Valor" medals such as Commendation medal with V, Bronze Star with V, Silver Star, Service Cross or Medal of Honor etc..
The IRS can garnish a retired veteran's pension if the veteran owes back taxes. However, there are certain limitations and protections in place to prevent excessive garnishment of pensions for veterans. It is advisable for veterans to work with a tax professional or seek assistance from organizations that support veterans to address any tax issues.
Yes, there are scholarships available specifically for grandchildren of war veterans. Organizations such as the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legion, and Military Order of the Purple Heart offer scholarships for descendants of veterans. Students can also check with their college's financial aid office for additional scholarship opportunities.
Scholarships for great grandchildren of veterans are less common but may be available through specific programs or organizations that support descendants of veterans. You can explore options such as military-affiliated scholarship foundations, veterans' service organizations, or state-specific benefits that may extend to great grandchildren of veterans. It's recommended to research and reach out to relevant institutions directly for more information on potential opportunities.
Yes, some children of deceased World War 2 veterans who were diagnosed with intellectual disabilities before the age of 18 may be eligible for benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These benefits may include health care, financial assistance, and vocational training. It's recommended to contact the VA for more information on eligibility and application procedures.
VA Disability Benefits You do NOT include disability benefits you receive from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in your gross income. In particular some of the payments which are considered disability benefits include:*.Disability compensation and pension payments for disabilities paid either to veterans or their families,*.Grants for homes designed for wheelchair living,*.Grants for motor vehicles for veterans who lost their sight or the use of their limbs, or*.Benefits under a dependent-care assistance program.The VA publishes an annual benefits booklet, a comprehensive guide for Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors.If you are a military retiree and receive your disability benefits from the VA, go to IRS gov web site and use the search box for IRS Publication 525 for more information.Click on the below Related Link