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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in Article XI-A, section 3, of the Oregon Constitution, “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, expeditionary or campaign ribbon or 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, “honorable conditions” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Oregon Revised Statutes Privileges and Benefits of Veterans and Service Personnel § 407.087 - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/or/title-33-privileges-and-benefits-of-veterans-and-service-personnel/or-rev-st-sect-407-087/
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