### Question
What does program period mean?


### Answer
**Program period** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 1524*:

> the period beginning on February 1, 1985, and ending on December 31, 1995

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1524*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 15-PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH OR FOR SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER II-VETERANS&rsquo; PENSIONS > Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension**

