Military and Veterans' Benefits: Analysis of VA Compensation Levels for Survivors of Veterans and Servicemembers

We study the local reactivity of molecular oxygen with bimetallic substrates of a platinum trimer island supported on nanotips of CoPt, Pt, Co, Ni, and Fe. Because of the reduced interatomic distances and varying interaction strengths with the substrates, the supported island interaction with oxygen...

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Main Authors: Bertoni, Daniel, Emrey-Arras, Melissa H, Schearf, Paul R, Concepcion, Daniel R, Whitney, Gregory D, Lauber, Kirsten B, Vance, Walter K, Ross, Beverly, Adams, Kyle C, Aschoff, Susan L
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Language:English
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Administration and Management
BENEFITS
CHILDREN
COMPENSATION
Economics and Cost Analysis
FAMILY MEMBERS
FINANCE
INCAPACITATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT
MILITARY FORCES(UNITED STATES)
MILITARY PERSONNEL
MOLECULAR PROPERTIES
NUCLEAR BINDING ENERGY
OXYGEN
Personnel Management and Labor Relations
RATES
SURVIVAL(PERSONNEL)
TAXES
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
VETERANS(MILITARY PERSONNEL)
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Summary:We study the local reactivity of molecular oxygen with bimetallic substrates of a platinum trimer island supported on nanotips of CoPt, Pt, Co, Ni, and Fe. Because of the reduced interatomic distances and varying interaction strengths with the substrates, the supported island interaction with oxygen can be tuned from stronger to weaker relative to the interaction of a freestanding island with oxygen despite that there is no well-behaved trend with the binding energy of the island to the substrates. or for at least 5 continuous years after discharge from military service. The surviving spouse of a servicemember qualifies for this compensation if the servicemember died while on active duty.5 Some children aged 18 and older may receive separate DIC payments if they are in school or are unable to care for themselves. Parents may receive these benefits if they were dependent on the veteran or servicemember for financial support. Surviving spouses receive basic DIC payments at a flat rate, currently $1,154 per month, regardless of their spouse's military rank or degree of disability. In addition to the set basic monthly payment, surviving spouses may qualify for additional payments: for example, if they have children under age 18, or have disabilities themselves. This compensation is paid to other surviving children at a flat rate, while surviving parents? payments are based on the parents? income. These monthly DIC payments are set by law, are consistent across the country, and generally subject to annual cost-of-living adjustments. The payments are not subject to federal income taxes.