ORS 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. [Formerly 407.090 (Reassigned); 2019 c.223 §4]
Source:
Section 407.087 — Definition of “veteran.”, https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.html.
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