Maryland State Personnel and Pensions Section 2-704

      An otherwise eligible returning veteran who was hospitalized at the time of discharge, end of enlistment, or relief from active duty may apply for reinstatement if:

            (1)      the application is submitted within 90 days after the returning veteran is discharged from the hospital; and

            (2)      the hospitalization does not last more than 1 year from the date of discharge, end of enlistment, or relief from active duty.