- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes
99996 = Refused
99997 = Donât know
99998 = No response
99999 = N.I.U. (Not in universe)
Description
VLASTSERVE indicates the most recent year of active duty service for veterans.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement
Comparability
VLASTSERVE is comparable over time.
In 2003 and earlier, Veteran's supplement respondents were 18 and older; in 2005 and later, respondents to the supplement were 17 and older.
Beginning in 2021, VLASTSERVE is bottom coded. All responses with a value of 1965 or earlier are coded as 1965.
Universe
- 1991-2003: Veterans age 18+
- 2005-onward: Veterans age 17+
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 1993 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 1995 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 1997 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 1999 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - |
| 2001 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2003 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 – 2023 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
