Section 7702 – Amputee and paralyzed veteran’s pension
§ 7702. Amputee and paralyzed veteran’s pension. (a) Amount and eligibility.–In addition to any other assistance provided by the Commonwealth and in addition to any compensation provided by the Federal Government, every amputee and paralyzed veteran shall be paid a pension of $150 per month. Applications for the pensions shall be made to and in […]
Section 7901 – Definitions
§ 7901. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Agent Orange.” The herbicide composed of trichlorophenoxyacetic acid and dichlorophenoxyacetic acid and the contaminant dioxin (TCDD). “Vietnam herbicide.” The herbicides, defoliants and other causative agents containing […]
Section 7902 – Veterans’ litigation awards
§ 7902. Veterans’ litigation awards. (a) Award exclusions.–Notwithstanding any other law of this Commonwealth to the contrary, any proceeds received pursuant to a judgment in, or settlement of, a lawsuit against the manufacturer or distributor of a Vietnam herbicide, for damages resulting from exposure thereto shall not be income or compensation for the purpose of […]
Section 8501 – Definitions
§ 8501. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Commission.” The State Veterans’ Commission established under section 1702 (relating to State Veterans’ Commission). “Eligible veteran.” A person who served in the armed forces of the […]
Section 8502 – Purpose
§ 8502. Purpose. The purpose of the program is to provide temporary financial assistance to eligible veterans, their unmarried surviving spouses and surviving dependents when they face a financial emergency and need assistance to provide themselves with the necessities of living. (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
Section 8503 – Eligibility
§ 8503. Eligibility. In order to qualify for the program, applicants must demonstrate that: (1) They are eligible veterans or eligible surviving dependents of eligible veterans. (2) They are permanent residents of this Commonwealth who do not maintain residence in any other state for any purpose. (3) They are not receiving sufficient monetary assistance from […]
Section 8504 – Amounts of assistance
§ 8504. Amounts of assistance. (a) Maximum amount.–In no event shall veterans’ temporary assistance payments exceed the established maximum assistance or the documented amount of need, whichever is less. (b) Standards.–Subject to the limitation set forth in subsection (a), the department shall determine uniform and equitable standards for the amounts of veterans’ temporary assistance. The […]
Section 8505 – Appeals
§ 8505. Appeals. Any person aggrieved by a decision denying payment of veterans’ temporary assistance may appeal to the Adjutant General under provisions of 1 Pa. Code § 35.20 (relating to appeals from actions of the staff). (Oct. 4, 2016, P.L.882, No.109, eff. imd.)
Section 8701 – Definitions
§ 8701. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: “Commission.” The State Veterans’ Commission established under section 1702 (relating to State Veterans’ Commission). “Educational institution.” Any college or university of the State System of Higher […]
Section 8702 – Educational gratuity payments
§ 8702. Educational gratuity payments. (a) General rule.–The commission shall make educational gratuity payments not exceeding $500 per term or semester per qualified child to each approved educational institution upon submission by that approved educational institution of proof that bills have been incurred or contracted covering matriculation fees and other necessary fees, tuition, board, room […]