NOTE: Most veterans claim the amount only adds about six dollars per month. But you need to make sure you are getting this added benefit
Title: Veterns can get special extra earnings for Social Security: Are you getting yours?
Article Snip: "...Social Security doesn't add these extra earnings to your record until you file for benefits. Here's How It Works The information that follows applies only to active duty military service earnings from 1940 through 2001. This program adds to your overall income factor and may have little effect on your actual monthly Social Security benefit, because the increased earnings do not automatically mean an equal increase in monthly benefits. Here's how the special extra earnings are credited..."
Reference: www.military.com