Eligible for pension since limited income

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Jim Strickland is a Vietnam era Army veteran and nationally recognized expert on VA disability benefits who is also editor and webmaster of the popular VA Watchdog website. Jim writes extensively about VA and Social Security disability benefits. Jim is kind enough to answer questions from visitors on StatesideLegal.org here in Jim's Mailbag.

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Jim's Mailbag is a regular column where veterans, servicemembers, and family members can find answers about their VA and Social Security disability benefits. Although we are not accepting new questions at this time, you can browse all of the previous Q&As here and search Jim's Mailbag for helpful answers to your specific VA issue.

Question:

I served in the US Army from 20/5/1969 until 20/December/1971 and continued to serve in the US Naval Reserve between 1984 and 1986. South Vietnam service was from March 1971 to December 1971. Am I eligible for a wartime pension as I currently have limited income, and will be 71, shortly?

Jim's Reply:

You may be...or not. You have to apply and let VA adjudicate the application in full to find out. Click here for more information.