In addition to being disabled or over the age of 65, a veteran must have served during a time of conflict. In order to meet the service during war or conflict requirement, 90 consecutive days must have been served, with at least one of those days being during the dates listed below. The veteran also must not have been dishonorably discharged.
Mexican Border: May 9, 1916 to April 5, 1917
World War I: April 6, 1917 to November 11, 1918
April 1, 1920 if served in Russia
World War II: December 7, 1941 to December 31, 1946
Korean War: June 27, 1950 to January 31, 1955
Vietnam War:
For veterans that served in Vietnam:
February 28, 1961 to May 7, 1975
All other veterans:
August 5, 1964 to May 7, 1975
Persian Gulf War: August 2, 1990 to TBD
