2006 Michigan Compiled Laws - Mich. Comp. Laws § 206.516 "Veteran" and "widow or widower" defined.
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Act 281 of 1967 206.516 "Veteran" and "widow or widower" defined. Sec. 516. (1) "Veteran" means a person of either sex who meets all of the following qualifications: (a) Was a resident of this state at least 6 months prior to the time of entering the armed forces of the United States or was a resident of this state for at least 5 years prior to filing a claim under this chapter. (b) Served in the armed forces during a period of war or conflict prescribed by or pursuant to Act No. 190 of the Public Acts of 1965, as amended, being sections 35.61 and 35.62 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. (c) Was discharged from service in the armed forces, under honorable conditions or died while in service not as a result of his or her own misconduct. (2) "Widow or widower" means the unmarried surviving spouse of a veteran or serviceperson who receives a widow's or widower's pension from the United States veterans' administration. Widow or widower includes the unremarried surviving spouse of the person who previously qualified as a claimant.
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