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   Is there a $1200 special Social Security earnings credit for veterans?

   • A misleading letter, from an unknown source, is circulating online that mentions a $1,200 special Social Security earnings credit for people who served in the military. We want to make sure veterans with active and inactive service have the appropriate information that they need and do not take unnecessary action.

   Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits

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   Can military service earnings be credited to Social Security?

   • Under certain circumstances, special earnings can be credited to your military pay record for Social Security purposes. Since 1957, if you have earnings for active-duty military service or active-duty training, your military service earnings have been covered under Social Security.

   Military Service and Increased Social Security Benefits

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   Are military veterans eligible for extra social security wage credits?

   • Many U.S. military veterans who served from 1940 to 2001 are eligible to have extra Social Security wage credits added to their earnings record.

   PolitiFact | Most military veterans get a boost from Social Security

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   Do you add military wage credits to Social Security benefits?

   • In all cases, we add military wage credits to your earnings, not directly to your monthly benefit payment. Military service members who spent time on active duty (or active duty for training) from 1957 through 2001 may have extra Social Security wage credits added to their earnings record.

   Benefits Planner: Retirement | Special Extra Earnings for Military

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   Why do veterans get more Social Security benefits?

   • Because Social Security benefits are calculated based on a person's lifetime earnings, these credits generally result in higher monthly payments for qualifying veterans. Congress discontinued the special credits for military service in 2002. The amount of extra credit varies according to how long the veteran served and in what time period.

   What Are Military Special Credits for Social Security? - AARP

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   Can special earnings be credited to my military pay record?

   • Under certain circumstances, special earnings can be credited to your military pay record for Social Security purposes. The extra earnings are for periods of active duty or active duty for training. These extra earnings may help you become eligible for Social Security or increase the amount of your Social Security benefit.

   Military Service and Social Security - The United States Social

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2. www.military.com › benefits › veteran-benefitsSpecial Military Social Security Rate

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   Oct 6, 2022 · For every $300 in active duty basic pay, you are credited with an additional $100 in earnings up to a maximum of $1,200 a year. If you enlisted after Sep. 7, 1980, and didn't complete...

3. blog.ssa.gov › military-service-and-increasedMilitary Service and Increased Social Security Benefits

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   Jan 13, 2022 · Under certain circumstances, special earnings can be credited to your military pay record for Social Security purposes. Since 1957, if you have earnings for active-duty military service or active-duty training, your military service earnings have been covered under Social Security.

4. www.politifact.com › factchecks › 2021Veterans don’t get extra $1,200 a year from Social Security

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   Oct 31, 2021 · Many people who served in the military from 1940 to 2001 are eligible for extra wage credits that are added to the earnings record used to calculate monthly Social Security payments.

5. www.ssa.gov › pubs › EN-05-10017Military Service and Social Security - The United States ...

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   You can get both Social Security benefits and military retirement benefits. Generally, there is no reduction of Social Security benefits because of your military retirement benefits. You’ll get your Social Security benefit based on your earnings and the age you choose to start receiving benefits.

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6. www.ssa.gov › benefits › retirementBenefits Planner: Retirement | Special Extra Earnings for ...

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   Military service members who spent time on active duty (or active duty for training) from 1957 through 2001 may have extra Social Security wage credits added to their earnings record. Read to learn more about eligibility.

7. www.aarp.org › retirement › social-securityWhat Are Military Special Credits for Social Security? - AARP

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   Oct 10, 2018 · Military personnel who were active during certain times can receive an extra wage credit. Read to learn more about eligibility for these special credits.

8. themilitarywallet.com › military-service-affectsGuide to Military Retirement Pay and Social Security

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   Jun 21, 2024 · Some veterans are eligible for extra social security credits. Learn how your Social Security pay is impacted by military service and get tips on how to increase your benefits.