Question:

My dad served in Navy from 1964-1967. He was honorably discharged in 1967. He was never stationed oversees. He was stationed in San Diego, California for his entire duty. He was told buy a co-worker/friend that he is entitled to some money from the government, because he was in service during Vietnam war. We were wondering if this is something he should check into or if this is just something Vietnam vets? Thank you Sir.

Jim's Reply:

I hear these rumors constantly. The target of alleged funds due is usually the Vietnam vet but almost anyone who served anywhere around the globe will hear a rumor about some benefit they should have received.
 

Veterans aren't simply handed money because they served in a particular era. If they were due any bonuses they were paid those at the time of their service.
 

Veterans family members are almost never due any monetary benefits. I hear from children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren who tell me that since grandpa served in Vietnam they are due some money.
 

Nope.