### Question
How does VETERANS&#8217; PENSIONS define program period?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1524*, **program period** is defined as:

> 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&#8217; PENSIONS > Non-Service-Connected Disability Pension**

