Illinois Administrative Code
Title 95 - VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Part 104 - VIET NAM VETERANS COMPENSATION
Section 104.30 - Compensation Payments to Veterans or Servicepersons
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Veteran or Serviceperson Eligible to Apply for Compensation Under the Act
Eligible applicants must prove residency within the State of Illinois for at least 12 months immediately preceding entry into the service.
b) Application Form
Application for payment of the Viet Nam compensation must be made on the form furnished by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
c) Evidence of Discharge or Continued Service
Each applicant shall submit a certified or notarized copy of the DD 214 or such other documents showing separation from service in the Armed Forces or, if still in service, the certification described in subsection (c)(2). All other supporting evidence must be certified or notarized copies.
An eligible applicant who has continued in service and has not received a document of separation from active duty must submit a certification signed by the Adjutant or Personnel Officer of the unit in which the applicant is presently serving. The certificate must state:
The DD 214 or other proof of discharge must state "Honorable" or "Under Honorable Conditions". If an applicant received an honorable discharge for service during the Viet Nam Campaign and is otherwise eligible, he or she is entitled to the compensation even though he or she re-enlisted immediately following the period of Viet Nam service and later received a "Dishonorable" or "Less than Honorable" discharge.