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00:00 - Introduction
00:37 - Purple Heart History
01:14 - Award Criteria
02:26 - What to Know Before Applying
04:09 - What about injuries caused by vehicle or airplane accidents?
05:05 - Do I qualify for the Purple Heart with a concussion from sports?
06:21 - Purple Heart and IEDs
09:10 - Process of Determining Eligibility
12:21 - Time limit to apply for Purple Heart
12:47 - Application Forms
13:26 - Can I receive more than 1 Purple Heart for multiple injuries?
16:14 - Military Awards & Decorations eBook
16:44 - Conclusion
Legal Help For Veterans, PLLC often receives many inquiries from veterans who want to know how to get a Purple Heart after discharge. Brigadier General Carol Ann Fausone (ret.) and VA Disability Attorney James Fausone sit down to discuss some helpful information in your journey of applying.
The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who were (i) wounded, killed, or may die (ii) due to wounds received in action against an enemy of the United States, in action against an opposing enemy force from a foreign country that is in conflict with the United States Armed Forces, as the result of any hostile act of force, and (iii) those servicemen who were killed or wounded in action by friendly fire while directly engaged in armed conflict.
The Purple Heart differs from all other military decorations since recipients are entitled to the award upon qualification instead of being recommended for it. However, not every injury incurred during service qualifies a veteran for the Purple Heart.
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