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THE MILITARY INJURY RELIEF FUND

The Military Injury Relief Fund fund grants a one-time, tax-exempt monetary payment to military service members injured in active service as a member of the armed forces of the United States while serving after October 7, 2001, and to individuals diagnosed with posttraumatic stress while serving after October 7, 2001. 

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Documentation of the awarding of the Purple Heart in accordance with Title 10, Ch.57 of the U.S. Code, Ch.32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, and other applicable federal laws. 

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Documentation of the combat-related injury and documentation showing that this injury resulted in awarding of a Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), Combat Action Ribbon (CAR), or Combat Action Badge (CAB) or its equivalent. 

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Documentation of a combat-related injury not covered above, primarily including, but not limited to, traumatic brain injury, injury caused by detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED), or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Documentation of PTSD must include medical diagnosis. 

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Location in Ohio Law:

Ohio Revised Code 5902.05 

 

Contact:

Applications can be completed at each of the 88 County Veterans Service Offices. 

 

Call 877-OHIO-VET (877-644-6838), select option 2 

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