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Veterans Benefits - War Veteran Definition - Oklahoma

The words "war veterans" refers to such honorably discharged persons as served in the Armed Forces of the United States:

· at any time during the period from April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, both dates inclusive;

· as members of the 45th Division at any time during the period from September 16, 1940, to December 7, 1941, both dates inclusive;

· at any time during the period from December 7, 1941, to December 31, 1946, both dates inclusive;

· at any time during the period from June 27, 1950, to January 31, 1955, both dates inclusive;

· for a period of ninety (90) days or more, unless discharged from active duty for a service-connected disability, in the Armed Forces of the United States during the period of time in which the United States participated in a war, campaign or battle, but excluding any person who shall have served on active duty for training only, unless discharged from active duty for service-connected disability;

· at any time during the period which began on:

o February 28, 1961, and ended on May 7, 1975, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period, and

o August 5, 1964, and ended on May 7, 1975, in all other cases, except that such period shall be deemed to have ended on December 31, 1976, when determining eligibility for education and training benefits; or

o on or after August 1, 1990, during the period of time in which the United States participates in a war, military or naval campaign, or expedition, excluding any person who shall have served on active duty for training only, unless discharged from active duty for service-connected disability.

See:

Financial Assistance Program

Health Care Benefits

Veterans Benefits Eligibility

Veterans Benefits Overview

Welcome and Introduction to Benefits in Oklahoma

Source:

Oklahoma State Statute 72-67.13a

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