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Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard
Thedo ( Ted ) Underwood
Veteran Affairs Coordinator
Phone : (580) 226-4821
Ext : 23
Toll Free: 1-888-808-9508
Fax: : (580) 226-6732 |
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General Eligibility
 Veterans of the United States Armed Forces may be eligible for broad range of programs and services provided by the Federal Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These benefits are listed in Title 38 of the united States Code.
Eligibility for most VA benefits is based upon discharge from active military service under other than dishonorable conditions. Active service means full-time service, other than active duty for training, as a member of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, or as a commissioned officer of the Public Health Service.Environmental Science Services Administration or National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, or its predecessor, the Coast and Geodetic Survey. Generally, men and woman veterans with similar service may be entitled to the same VA benefits.
Dishonorable and bad conduct discharges issued by the general courtsmartial may bar VA benefits. Veterans in prison and parolees must contact a VA Regional office to determine eligibility. VA benefits will mot be provided to any veteran or dependent wanted for an oustanding felony warrant.
Wartime Service
Certain VA benefits require wartime service. Under the law, VA recognizes these war periods:
Mexican Border Period: May 9, 1916 through April 5, 1917, for veterans who served in Mexico, on its borders or in adjacent waters.
World War I: April 6, 1917, through Nov. 11, 1918; for veterans who served in Russia, April 6, 1917, through April 1, 1920; extended through July 1, 1921, for veterans who had at least on day of service between April 6, 1917, and 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, for veterans who served in "country" before Aug. 5, 1964), through May 7, 1975.
Gulf War: Aug.2, 1990, through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation. |
