Who is a veteran?

A veteran must have been a member of the United States armed forces who was discharged or released under honorable conditions. In addition, the veteran must meet one of these requirements:

• The period of service was for at least 90 consecutive days during any of the following periods:
  • Between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918
  • Between November 12, 1918 and April 1 1920, if w/U.S. military in Russia
  • Between November 12, 1918 and July 2, 1921, if at least one day between April 6, 1917 and November 11, 1918 was served
  • Between September 15, 1940 and December 31, 1946
  • From December 7 1941 to August 15, 1945 if you were an American merchant marine ocean-going service.
  • Between June 25, 1950 and midnight January 31, 1955

OR

• Served in the armed forces for at least 210 consecutive days. Some of this 210-day period must have been served after January 31, 1955

OR

1. The service member was discharged or released under honorable conditions because of a service-connected injury or illness before completion of the minimum service period described in the points listed above.
2. Attendance at a school under military orders before active enlistment or regular tour of duty is not considered active service. Normal military training for duty as a reservist or member of a National Guard unit is not considered active service for this exemption.