Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents - CT.gov
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents - CT.gov
Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents - CT.gov
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served in Russia, April 6, 1917, through April 1, 1920; extendedthrough July 1, 1921, <strong>for</strong> veterans who had at least one day of servicebetween April 6, 1917, <strong>and</strong> Nov. 11, 1918.World War II: Dec. 7, 1941, through Dec. 31, 1946.Korean War: June 27, 1950, through Jan. 31, 1955.Vietnam War: Aug. 5, 1964 (Feb. 28, 1961, <strong>for</strong> veterans who served“in country” be<strong>for</strong>e Aug. 5, 1964), through May 7, 1975.Gulf War: Aug. 2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or PresidentialProclamation.Important Documents Needed to ExpediteVA <strong>Benefits</strong> DeliveryIn order to expedite benefits delivery, veterans seeking a VA benefit<strong>for</strong> the first time must submit a copy of their service discharge <strong>for</strong>m(DD-214, DD-215, or <strong>for</strong> World War II veterans, a WD <strong>for</strong>m), whichdocuments service dates <strong>and</strong> type of discharge, or give their fullname, military service number, <strong>and</strong> branch <strong>and</strong> dates of service. Theveteran’s service discharge <strong>for</strong>m should be kept in a safe location accessibleto the veteran <strong>and</strong> next of kin or designated representative.The following documents will be needed <strong>for</strong> claims processing relatedto a veteran’s death:1. Veteran’s marriage certificate <strong>for</strong> claims of a surviving spouseor children.2. Veteran’s death certificate if the veteran did not die in a VAhealth care facility.3. Children’s birth certificates or adoption papers to determinechildren’s benefits.4. Veteran’s birth certificate to determine parents’ benefits.
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