Posted on Aug 28, 2018
Female Vets Running for Congress Find Service Records Under Attack
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I believe this article begs the question: what is the definition of a "combat veteran"? is it only those who have seen direct action, or does working in a combat hospital that sustains regular mortar attacks count?
Female Vets Running for Congress Find Service Records Under Attack
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Veterans Administration defines Combat Veteran for all Veterans and their guidance is as follows:
1. If you received a combat service medal, then you are considered a combat Veteran
· 2. If you received hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay or tax benefits
· 3. If you received military service documentation that documents combat theater
So you would have to look at her DD-214 to know for sure. The definition is so broad though I would take her word for it. The controversy arises because a LOT of people believe that a Combat Veteran is only #1. Which was never the only criteria by the VA and should never be the sole criteria period.
1. If you received a combat service medal, then you are considered a combat Veteran
· 2. If you received hostile fire pay, imminent danger pay or tax benefits
· 3. If you received military service documentation that documents combat theater
So you would have to look at her DD-214 to know for sure. The definition is so broad though I would take her word for it. The controversy arises because a LOT of people believe that a Combat Veteran is only #1. Which was never the only criteria by the VA and should never be the sole criteria period.
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SrA John Monette
Very true. perhaps those slinging the mud feel a bit threatened by the possibility of losing to a woman in a political contest.
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