The 2026 September BMS data are now available via IPUMS CPS. October 2025 BMS data were not collected during the U.S. federal government shutdown.
- Codes
- Description
- Comparability
- Universe
- Availability
- Flags
- Questionnaire Text
- UnHarmonized Variables
Codes and Frequencies
Description
For veterans who served for less than 20 years, VPAYEND specifies the veteran's pay grade (coded categorically) at the end of active duty.
This variable is part of the Veterans Supplement.
Universe
- Veterans who served for less than 20 years.
Availability
| Years | Jan | Feb | ASEC | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 – 2025 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | X | - | - | - | - |
