Section 123.20 Definitions
"Act" means the War on
Terrorism Compensation Act [330 ILCS 32].
"Armed Forces of the United States" means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard,
the United States Reserve Forces, or the Illinois National Guard. Service in
the Merchant Marine or civilian service is not service in the armed forces for
the purposes of this Part.
"Department"
means the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.
"Resident of this State"
means a person who was domiciled in Illinois for at least 12 months immediately
preceding the time he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United
States, as shown by documentation such as Illinois driver's license or voter
registration.
"Honorably Discharged"
means either an Honorable Discharge or a Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.
No other form of discharge is acceptable.
"Legal Disability" means
a finding of legal disability by a court of competent jurisdiction or by any
adjudication officer of the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs.
"Period of Service"
means from September 11, 2001 until such time as the Congress of the United
States declares the person ineligible for the Global War on Terrorism
Expeditionary or Service Medal.
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TITLE 95: VETERANS AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
PART 123
PAYMENT OF WAR ON TERRORISM COMPENSATION
SECTION 123.30 ELIGIBILITY
Section 123.30 Eligibility
Every person who served on active duty with the Armed Forces
of the United States on or after September
11, 2001 and prior to the date Congress ends eligibility for the Global War on
Terrorism Expeditionary or Service Medal is entitled to receive $100 for that
service, subject to legislative appropriation, if:
a) he or she was a resident
of this State; and
b) he or
she is still in active service and has not been separated by a discharge except
Honorable or Under Honorable Conditions, has been honorably separated from
service, has been furloughed to a reserve, or has been retired; and
c) he or
she has received the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service Medal.
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
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SECTION 123.40 DISQUALIFICATION
Section 123.40 Disqualification
An applicant is disqualified for receipt of this award if:
a) he or
she was discharged under any circumstances other than honorable;
b) he or
she was transferred to the reserve or retired under any conditions other than honorable;
c) service time was not
within the period of service as defined;
d) the
Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service Medal was not awarded;
e) no
qualifying service outside the United States of at least 30 consecutive or 60
nonconsecutive days occurred;
f) he or she was not a
resident of Illinois as defined by this Part;
g) he or
she has received a Global War on Terrorism Bonus from any other state or compensation
of like nature as set forth in the Act; or
h) the service member is
deceased.
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
PART 123
PAYMENT OF WAR ON TERRORISM COMPENSATION
SECTION 123.50 APPLICATION
Section 123.50 Application
Application must include proof, by documents such as DD214,
Armed Forces Certificate or other document showing service in the Armed Forces
during the period of service that included at least 30 consecutive or 60
nonconsecutive days of service outside the United States or its territories,
and the award of the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service Medal.
Application must also include proof, by documents such as an Illinois driver's license
or voter registration, that applicant was a resident of Illinois as defined by
this Part.
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
PART 123
PAYMENT OF WAR ON TERRORISM COMPENSATION
SECTION 123.60 DISABILITY
Section 123.60 Disability
If a person to whom compensation is payable under this Part
is under a legal disability, the compensation shall be paid to the person
legally vested with the care of the legally disabled person under the laws of
his or her state of residence, or, if no person is so vested, then to the
administrator of any hospital or institution under the supervision or control
of a state or of the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs in which the
legally disabled person is placed. The bonus shall be held or used solely for
the benefit of the disabled person. Under no circumstances is this award
transferrable to anyone other than the named recipient.
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CHAPTER I: DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS' AFFAIRS
PART 123
PAYMENT OF WAR ON TERRORISM COMPENSATION
SECTION 123.70 APPEAL
Section 123.70 Appeal
Any applicant whose application for the Global War on
Terrorism bonus has been denied may appeal the denial to General Counsel,
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, 833 S. Spring Street, Springfield IL
62794. The appeal must contain a copy of the application, a copy of the denial
letter, and a clear statement of the reason why the appellant believes the
denial was improper.
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