If a Veteran had 24 months of active duty ending during a wartime period, do they qualify for pension benefits?

The correct answer is based on the eligibility criteria for pension benefits established by the Department of Veterans Affairs. A Veteran qualifies for pension benefits if they have served on active duty for at least 90 days, with at least one of those days falling during a designated wartime period. Since the Veteran in question has 24 months of active duty that concluded during a wartime period, they satisfy both the active duty and wartime service requirements necessary to qualify for pension benefits.

The notion that the active duty must be longer than 24 months is not accurate, as the minimum requirement is simply 90 days of active service, regardless of whether the service exceeds 24 months or not. This means that the duration of service exceeds the minimum requirement but does not negate eligibility based on the number of months served. Additionally, while timely application for benefits can be important, it is not a disqualifying factor if requirements are otherwise met, hence the relevance of application timing is not a strict barrier to qualifying for the pension. Lastly, while having a service-connected disability may offer additional benefits, it is not a prerequisite for pension benefits under the criteria being assessed for this question.