Section 9.7. Compensation of prisoner of war

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(a) Compensation. Consistent with section 3(d) of the act (51 P. S. § 20303(d)), a veteran who was declared and recognized as a prisoner of war as a result of active service during any part of the period from August 2, 1990, until August 31, 1991, shall be eligible for a bonus payment of $5,000 in addition to any compensation paid under § 9.5 or § 9.6 (relating to calculation of bonus payment based on months of active service; and compensation on behalf of deceased veterans) and regardless of the duration of imprisonment.
(b) Documentation. Official military records of the United States Armed Forces designating the eligible veteran as a prisoner of war during the Persian Gulf Conflict will be considered sufficient documentation.

                    
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