51 Pa.C.S. § 105
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Veteran of Korean Armed Forces.
Official statutory text
(a) Eligibility.--Any resident of this Commonwealth who is an eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces, a duly naturalized citizen of the United States and has been recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. § 109 (relating to benefits for discharged members of allied forces) shall be afforded the same rights, benefits, recognition and privileges as afforded to veterans of the United States military forces.
(b) Proof of service.--Any appropriate Commonwealth agency or department may request supporting documentation to determine that an individual applying for benefits or recognition is an eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces. A request may include discharge or separation papers or other documents of proof to establish military service and documents from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces" shall mean any member of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces who served on active duty in the Vietnam War between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and has been recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. § 109. (June 30, 2025, P.L.17, No.10, eff. 60 days) 2025 Amendment. Act 10 added section 105.
(b) Proof of service.--Any appropriate Commonwealth agency or department may request supporting documentation to determine that an individual applying for benefits or recognition is an eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces. A request may include discharge or separation papers or other documents of proof to establish military service and documents from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
(c) Definition.--As used in this section, the term "eligible veteran of the Korean Armed Forces" shall mean any member of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces who served on active duty in the Vietnam War between January 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and has been recognized by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under 38 U.S.C. § 109. (June 30, 2025, P.L.17, No.10, eff. 60 days) 2025 Amendment. Act 10 added section 105.
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