Guide to Veteran Benefits in Connecticut
Eligibility
PERIODS OF SERVICE
Those who served in the following manner may qualify for benefits:
Active duty for at least ninety (90) days:
- World War II - December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
- Korean Hostilities - June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
- Vietnam - February 28, 1961 to July 1, 1975
- Persian Gulf Era (August 2, 1990 - a date to be determined by Presidential proclamation or federal law - Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm, Enduring
- Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom are included in this category).
OR, Engaged in combat or in combat support role in the:
- Lebanon Conflict - July 1, 1958 to November 1, 1958
- Peace-keeping Mission in Lebanon - September 29, 1982 to March 30, 1984
- Grenada Invasion - October25, 1983 to December 15, 1983
- Operation Earnest Will - July 24, 1987 to August 1, 1990
- Panama Invasion - December 20, 1989 to January 31, 1990