Decree No. 19/ND stipulates the percentage of disability allowance for militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled due to fighting against the enemy or performing official duties during the resistance war.

This Decree stipulates the percentage of disability allowance for militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled during the resistance war. The allowance is divided into five levels from special to fifth depending on the degree of disability.

Document No.19/NĐ
Document typeDecree
Issuing authorityMinistry of Home Affairs
Updated20/06/2026
Issued date17/11/1954
Effective date01/01/1955
Expiry date
StatusIn effect
✦ Smart summary

This Decree stipulates the percentage of disability allowance for militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled during the resistance war. The allowance is divided into five levels from special to fifth depending on the degree of disability.

Scope of application

Militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled due to participating in combat against the enemy or performing official duties during the resistance war.

Key points

  • Those militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled shall be entitled to disability allowances (Article 1).
  • Disability allowances are divided into five levels from special to fifth with different allowance amounts depending on the degree of disability. The special level does not have an allowance if working at an agency or unit but receives 40 kilograms of rice if living in the rear or recuperating at home (Article 2).
  • Level one, two, three, and four also specify specific allowance amounts ranging from 10 to 1 kilogram 500 grams of rice depending on the degree of disability.
  • The allowance is paid from the local fund (Article 2).
  • This Decree takes effect from January 1, 1955.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • People who were disabled during the resistance war are entitled to allowances, ensuring a stable life.
  • Localities must pay allowances to those who have made contributions, creating financial pressure.
  • Establishing a clear legal basis to support those who contributed during the resistance period.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Who is entitled to disability allowances?

Militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteers who were disabled due to participating in combat against the enemy or performing official duties during the resistance war.

How many levels are there for disability allowances?

Five levels from special to fifth depending on the degree of disability.

What is the allowance amount for the special level?

The special level does not have an allowance if working at an agency or unit but receives 40 kilograms of rice if living in the rear or recuperating at home.

When does this Decree take effect?

January 1, 1955.

Full text

Ministry of War Invalids - Ministry of Defense - Ministry of Finance - Ministry of Health

SOCIALIST REPUBLIC OF VIET NAM
Independence – Freedom – Happiness

Number: 19/ND
Hanoi, November 17, 1954

JOINT DECREE

Prescribing the rate of disability allowance for civilian militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteer youth who were disabled due to combat with the enemy or while performing their duties during the resistance war. guards, volunteers who have become disabled due to fighting against the enemy, while performing their duties during the resistance period

MINISTER OF WAR INVALIDS

MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

THE MINISTER OF FINANCE

THE MINISTER OF HEALTH

Pursuant to Decree No. 20/SL dated February 16, 1947 and Decree No. 242 dated October 12, 1948 on pensions and allowances for disabilities;

Pursuant to the resolution of the Council of Ministers dated March 15, 1954 amending the pension and disability allowance system established by the aforementioned decrees;

Pursuant to Decree No. 18/ND dated November 17, 1954 amending the pension and disability allowance system;

At the proposal of the Director of the Office of the Ministry of War Invalids, Head of the Political General Department, and Head of the Supply General Department of the Ministry of Defense; Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance, Director of the Disease Prevention and Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health.

DECREE:

Article 1. Civilian militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteer youth who were disabled due to participating in combat with the enemy or while performing their duties during the resistance war shall be entitled to disability allowances.

The following cases shall be considered as participation in combat with the enemy:

- Cooperating with regular forces in combat operations,

- Participating in anti-banditry, anti-sabotage, or suppression of counter-revolutionary activities,

- In the frontlines, carrying wounded soldiers or performing other tasks to support military campaigns,

- Behind enemy lines, engaging in armed struggle.

Article 2. The provisions regarding disability allowances set forth in Decree No. 18/ND dated November 17, 1954 shall apply to civilian militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteer youth who were disabled while performing their duties, and shall be determined as follows and shall be funded by local budgets:

Disability Category

If civilian militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteer youth who were disabled are working at agencies or units

If civilian militia, guerrillas, guards, and volunteer youth who were disabled are living in the rear or recuperating at home

Special Rank

None

40 kilograms of rice

Category One

10 kilograms of rice

30 kilograms of rice

Category Two

6 kilograms of rice

18 kilograms of rice

Category Three

4 kilograms of rice

12 kilograms of rice

Category Four

2.5 kilograms of rice

7.5 kilograms of rice

Category Five

1.5 kilograms of rice

4.5 kilograms of rice

Article 3. This decree shall take effect from January 1, 1955.

Article 4. The Director of the Office of the Ministry of War Invalids, Head of the Political General Department, and Head of the Supply General Department of the Ministry of Defense, Director of the Budget Department of the Ministry of Finance, Director of the Disease Prevention and Treatment Department of the Ministry of Health, Chairman of the Administrative Committee of the Joint Zone shall implement this decree.

THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Vu Dinh Tung
THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Vo Nguyen Giap
THE MINISTER
(Signed)
Tran Van Binh
THE MINISTER
(Signed)
HOANG TICH CHI
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