DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets

EXTRA SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFIT for those with active duty between January 1957 to December 31, 2001

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 1957 through 2001 (the program was done away with 1 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!


Social Security website:

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 between January 1957 to December 31, 2001.

Again - this benefit is not automatic, you must ask for it!