103-Year-Old WWII Veteran Receives VA Benefits After 78 Years

Louis M. Gigliotti, honored in Alaska, navigates late-life recognition and support for his service.

Louis M. Gigliotti, also known as 'Jiggs,' finally received his VA benefits 78 years after his honorable discharge.
Gigliotti, who served as a surgical technician during WWII, had been paying medical bills out-of-pocket.
His caretaker discovered he had never applied for the benefits he was entitled to as a veteran.
The Alaska Veterans Museum hosted a ceremony to honor Gigliotti with the Alaska Veterans Honor Medal.
Officials emphasize the importance of veterans applying for their deserved benefits, regardless of time passed.