(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. [Formerly 407.090 (Reassigned); 2019 c.223 §4]