Time running out for some Ohio veterans’ bonuses

By Lisa Cornwell

Published July 12, 2014 3:15pm ET

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Time running out for some Ohio veterans’ bonuses — Army veteran Charlene Jorge poses in her office at the Cuyahoga County Veterans Service Commission in Cleveland Thursday, July 10, 2014. Veterans who served at the time of the Iraq war only have a few months left to claim Ohio bonuses of up to $1,500, and state officials are expanding efforts to get the word out to potentially thousands of veterans who may miss out by not applying. Jorge, who served in Iraq, applied early for her bonus, said she used the $1,300 she received for bills and other necessities. (AP Photo/Mark Duncan) | Mark Duncan

CINCINNATI (AP) — Veterans who served in Iraq during the war only have a few months left to claim Ohio bonuses of up to $1,500. And state officials are expanding efforts to reach potentially thousands of veterans who may miss out by not applying.

The Ohio Department of Veterans Services is releasing public service announcements about the bonuses this week. They also have been spreading the word through postcards, social media and veterans groups.

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