COLUMBUS, Ohio Since August, bonuses approved by Ohio voters have been
available to veterans who served more than 90 days of active duty
in the early 1990s Persian Gulf War or the more recent wars in
Afghanistan and Iraq. Veterans may be eligible for up to $1,500,
while families of fallen service members may qualify for as much as
$6,500.
The state Department of Veterans Services said Tuesday that
$27.3 million has been paid so far to more than 33,500 veterans and
families. But officials tell Ohio media outlets that at least
100,000 others who are eligible have not applied.
Department director Tom Moe says they're losing out on "real
money" for whatever they need.
On the Net: Ohio Department of Veterans Services
Copyright © 2025 KABC Television, LLC. All rights reserved.
