veterans pensions
Former soldiers' benefits
Veterans pensions are government payments to military veterans, typically based on service duration, disability status, or financial need rather than retirement from active duty.
Distinguished from military retirement pay, pensions often support veterans who served during wartime or who have limited income: He applied for a veterans pension after his savings ran out.
Eligibility requirements and benefit amounts vary by country and era of service.
- benefitsGains or helpful effects
- military serviceDuty in armed forces
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- retirementLeaving the workforce permanently
- retirement payIncome after career ends
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Military salary while serving
combat pay · hazard pay · enlistment bonuses · base pay · enlistment bonus
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Public financial protection programs
unemployment benefits · food stamps · Medicaid · public assistance
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