Terms Used In Kansas Statutes 48-266

  • Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.

Any member entitled to benefits under this act for any wound, injury, disease or illness shall receive the same pay and allowance, whether in money or in kind, to which the member was entitled at the time when such entitlement accrued, during the period of disability, but not for more than a total of twelve (12) months after the end of his or her tour of duty.

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