Military Injury Relief Fund

Military Injury Relief Fund (MIRF): Tax-Exempt Cash Payment for Combat Injuries

Ohio pays a one-time, tax-exempt cash payment to service members and veterans who were injured in combat (or diagnosed with post-traumatic stress) while serving after October 7, 2001.

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Last checked: 2026-05-21

Details

Ohio pays a one-time, tax-exempt cash payment to service members and veterans who were injured in combat (or diagnosed with post-traumatic stress) while serving after October 7, 2001. The fund is specifically for Ohio residents and covers physical wounds, traumatic brain injury, and PTSD with a medical diagnosis.

Restrictions

Annual application period July 1, June 30. Send application to: Ohio Department of Veterans Services / Attn: MIRF, P.O. Box 373, Sandusky, OH 44871. Call 877-644-6838 option 3. Injury must be documented (Purple Heart award, Combat Action Badge/Ribbon, or medical diagnosis of TBI/PTSD).

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