Apparently this award was never submitted. Receivingcombat veteran benefits depends on the VAs acceptance of disability claims. Fill out the short form below to contact us. If youre due back payments, youll receive them from either DFAS or VA. This process does not take long. Pasted as rich text. EIN 92-2360268 For example, if a disability not endured in combat connects to a combat-related injury, secondary service connections apply. APPLICANT DATA (The person whose record you are requesting to be corrected.) Display as a link instead, Proof may be on the members DD-214 or other military documents. USS LIBERTY (AGTR 5): 8 Jun 67 to 9 Jun 67. If they experience any service-related injuries, they can stillapply for disability benefits. The real fun begins when you start college and the VA lost your records for the US Army College Fund My DD-214 doesn't have most of my awards either. It extends the period of eligibility for those who served in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998. His wife also has attempted to get this info, again no results. ~~I know it is late in the tie zone, and he considered among some of the youngest Vietnam Vets at 62. Our mission was to kill VC, not run from them. Prior to 2008, eligible U.S. Coast Guardsmen were awarded the Navy Combat Action Ribbon (because in most conflicts and wars Coast Guard members usually operated with or under the U.S. Navy). Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. You may be owed compensation. One was processed after I went home on terminal leave. You can post now and register later. I too was to proud to look into VA benefits for 35 years. Have 20 years or more of service 2. Military The U.S. Coast Guard Combat Action Ribbon (CGCAR) was established by the approval of the Secretary of Homeland Security on 16 July 2008, in ALCOAST 361/08. We had a track get hit with an IED killed 4 guys inside and seriously injured everyone else. File a claim for disability compensation for conditions related to your military service, and manage your benefits over time. Thanks for your service and welcome home, shipmate. BSicalky, what you have done is accuse one of our armed forces of fraud. You retired for medical reasons with adisability rating of at least 30% (under Chapter 61). Combat Action Ribbon - Wikipedia 6-3. The site is secure. We also discuss how to identify the cause and the best treatments for each type of pest. Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and its effects can be seen all around us. TIOH http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil), (ROK War Service Medal ref. Does that constitute combat and if so does eligibility extend to the entire crew or only those engaged in gunnery duties or would it include the entire crew? Select Service Branch: Select Location: Additional Locations: RANK -- & -- NAME: DATE If NPRC cannot fully determine if someone receives the CAR, they refer their case to the Navy. Download the Reconsideration Request Form from the Secretary of the Navy website. 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It was handed to him like a piece of paper, no citation. Eligibility begins with active duty in a theater of combat operations after November 11, 1998. HQ AFPC/DPPDC The Combat Action Ribbon is awarded to individuals only. The U.S. Navy first authorized the Combat Action Ribbon on 17 February 1969. (Gallantry Cross ref. Okay, so lets do this in order of conflict. This pay goes back six years from the date the VA accepts your disability claim.