(a) As used in this chapter, âveteranâ means any of the following: (1) A citizen of the United States who served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States on or after April 6, 1917, and prior to November 12, 1918, and who received an honorable discharge or was released from active duty under honorable conditions. (2) A person who did all of the following: (A) Served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days or was discharged from the service due to a service-connected disability within that 90-day period. (B) Received an honorable discharge or was released from active duty under honorable conditions. (C) Performed any portion of that service during any of the following periods: (i) On or after December 7, 1941, and prior to January 1, 1947, including, but not limited to, members of the Philippine Commonwealth Army, the Regular Scouts (âOld Scoutsâ), and the Special Philippine Scouts (âNew Scoutsâ). (ii) On or after June 27, 1950, and prior to February 1, 1955. (iii) On or after February 28, 1961, and prior to August 5, 1964, in the case of a veteran who served in the Republic of Vietnam during that period. (iv) On or after August 5, 1964, and prior to May 8, 1975. (v) On or after August 2, 1990, to and including the date on which the territories in and around the Arabian Peninsula cease to be designated as a place where the Armed Forces of the United States are engaged in combat, as described in Executive Order 12744 of the President of the United States. It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this clause, that the benefits provided by this chapter shall be available to all veterans who were on active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States or who were called to active duty in the reserves or National Guard during the pendency of the deployment of forces for Operation Desert Shield or Desert Storm, which resulted in Executive Order 12744, irrespective of whether these veterans served overseas or in the United States. (vi) At any time, in a campaign or expedition for service in which a medal has been authorized by the government of the United States, regardless of the number of days served on active duty. (vii) At any time in Somalia, or in direct support of the troops in Somalia, including, but not limited to, persons stationed on ships of the Armed Forces of the United States conducting support activities offshore in the vicinity of Somalia, during Operation Restore Hope, regardless of the number of days served. (3) A member of the reserves or National Guard who does all the following: (A) Is called to, and released from, active duty or active service, regardless of the number of days served. (B) Is called during any period when a presidential executive order specifies the United States is engaged in combat or homeland defense. (C) Has received an honorable discharge or was released from active duty or active service under honorable conditions. (4) A person who did all of the following: (A) Served in the Merchant Marine Service of the United States. (B) Has been granted veteran status by the United States Secretary of Defense under Title IV of the GI Improvement Act of 1977 (Public Law 95-202, as amended). (5) A person who qualifies under federal laws for revenue bond or unrestricted funds (26 U.S.C. Sec. 143) and did all of the following: (A) Served in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States for a period of not less than 90 consecutive days. (B) Received an honorable discharge or was released from active duty or active service under honorable conditions. (6) A person who qualifies for funds made available from a qualified mortgage revenue bond issued pursuant to Section 143 of Title 26 of the United States Code and is, at the time of application for Cal-Vet benefits, a member of the California National Guard or a reserve component of any branch of the Armed Forces of the Unit
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