Current through 2024 Regular Session legislation
Section 407.087 - Definition of "veteran."(1) As used in Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution and this chapter, "veteran" means a person who:(a) Served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States:(A) For a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;(B) For a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;(C) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability;(D) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions and has a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or(E) For at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;(b) Received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions; or(c) Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.(2) As used in subsection (1) of this section:(a) "Active duty" does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or National Guard unit.(b) "Honorable conditions" has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.Amended by 2019 Ch. 223,§ 4, eff. 1/1/2020.Formerly 407.090(Reassigned)