Are there any special benefits available for veterans of the Cold War?

Yes, there are special benefits available for veterans of the Cold War in Louisiana. The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs offers a Cold War Underwater Veterinarian Bonus of up to $500 to veterans who served on military vessels in Louisiana or its waters during the Cold War period. The bonus is subject to the income limits set out by the state of Louisiana and is available to only a few veterans. In addition to financial assistance, Louisiana also provides a special Cold War Veteran Plaque to all veterans who served during the Cold War. The plaque can be displayed in a veterans’ home or placed on a veterans’ grave. The plaque is available at no cost to the veteran. Louisiana also provides priority hiring for Cold War veterans in state and civil service positions. This means veterans with Cold War service can be hired ahead of other applicants for these positions. Finally, the state of Louisiana recognizes the service and sacrifices of its Cold War veterans by offering an honorary Cold War Veteran medal. The medal is awarded by the governor for outstanding service by Cold War veterans to the state of Louisiana.

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