Background
The Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) has a long history of awarding service bonuses to Minnesota Veterans who served in America’s conflicts. Starting in 1919 after World War I, through World War II, the Korean Conflict, Vietnam War, Gulf War, and now the Global War on Terrorism, the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs recognizes the sacrifices and courage Minnesotans demonstrated to defend our country.
Individuals can apply through the applicant portal.
Eligibility requirements
Veterans, currently serving service members, Veterans’ beneficiaries, or Veterans’ guardians, conservators or legally appointed personal representatives. Veterans in Minnesota are defined under Minnesota statute 197.447
Award levels
$600 if the Veteran or currently serving service-member served honorably in federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) and was NOT awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
$1,200 if the Veteran or currently serving service-member served honorably in federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) and WAS awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.
$2,000 for the beneficiary of Veteran who served federal service during the qualifying period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) AND died during the eligibility period (September 11, 2001 – August 30, 2021) as a result of a service-connect injury, disease, or condition, and WAS awarded one of the following medals: Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal; or Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal; or Iraq Campaign Medal; or Afghanistan Campaign Medal.