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Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act provides eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit at no cost.

The Combat Veteran Pension Credit Act provides eligible combat veterans up to four years of pension credit at no cost. To qualify, a veteran must have been awarded a Combat Action Ribbon or an equivalent combat decoration by the United States Armed Forces, have received an honorable discharge, and meet the definition of a veteran. The Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs will determine eligibility and resolve disputes. The Division of Pensions and Benefits will automatically apply the service credit without requiring a monetary contribution.