Subject: SOCIAL SECURITY FOR VETS
Please share this with anyone who's had active duty service prior to January
2002 and planning for retirement. In a nutshell it boils down to this: You
qualify for a higher social security payment because of your military service,
for active duty any time from 1940 through 2001 (the program was done away with
in January 2002). Up to $1200 per year of earnings credit credited at time of
application - which can make a substantial difference in social security monthly
payments upon your retirement. You must bring your DD-214 to the Social
Security Office – and you must ask for this benefit to receive it! Soc Sec
website:
http://www.ssa.gov/retire2/military.htm.
This is something to put in your files for when you apply for Social Security
down the road. It is NOT just for retirees, BUT anyone who has served on active
duty prior to January 2002. FYI - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask
for it!