As used in Chapter 3, Title 38A of the New Jersey Statute: (b) “veteran” means any person who has served in any branch of the armed forces of the United States for at least 90 days.
I was active duty, so I don't know a lot about the Guard/Reserves. But there's more than just basic training, right? Don't you have some initial period of service (a few months?) before you are released to Active Reserve status?
Seems to me that, if you received a DD-214 and Box 24 reads "Honorable," you should qualify for the exemption.
Thanks!
I’m not in New Jersey, but it’s still important to many others around the country. And yes, in my case, the DD214 was for 13 weeks of One Station Unit Training at Ft. Leonard Wood (before going to a National Guard home unit for a few years). Don’t know if it said “honorable.” Will have a look at it.
I’m guessing that VA reps will know the answer, too. Thanks again.