Connecticut State Department of Veterans Affairs

Together we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2023, to October 15, 2023. The Connecticut Department of Veterans Affairs stands proudly with all Connecticut Veterans to honor and salute the services and sacrifices of our Hispanic Veterans and their families to our Nation during times of war and peace. Please join us at the CT DVA’s National Hispanic Heritage event on October 5, 2023 at 10:30 am at the CT DVA Main Dining Room. For more details Press here

State of CT Guide to Benefits


Connecticut Recognized Periods of Service


Spanish-American War

World War I (April 6, 1917 - November 11, 1918)

World War II (December 7, 1941 - December 31, 1946)

Korean Conflict  (June 27, 1950 - January 31, 1955)

Vietnam Conflict (February 28, 1961 - July 1, 1975)

Veterans who served in combat or combat support role during the following periods

Lebanon (July 1, 1958 - November 28, 1958) OR (Sept 29, 1982 - Mar. 20, 1984)

Grenada (Oct. 25, 1983 - Dec. 15, 1983)

Operation Ernest Will (July 24, 1987 - August 1, 1990)
Involving the escort of Kuwaiti oil tankers flying the United States flag in the Persian Gulf

Panama (Dec. 20, 1989 - Jan. 31, 1990)

Persian Gulf Era (Aug. 2, 1990 until a date prescribed by the President or law)
(includes Operations Desert Storm, Desert Shield, Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) and Iraqi Freedom)

A period beginning on the date of any future Congressional declaration of war and ending on the date prescribed by Presidential proclamation or concurrent resolution of Congress.