§ 9.5. Calculation of bonus payments based on months of active service.
(a) Eligible veterans of Persian Gulf Conflict active service in the active armed forces. Bonus payments, not to exceed $525, will be calculated on the basis of $75 for the first month for which the member completed 1 day of active service, as described in this chapter, and $75 for each full month or major fraction of a month thereafter for which the eligible veteran completed active service. For eligible veterans of Persian Gulf Conflict service in the active armed forces, ‘‘active service’’ is considered:
(1) Active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater of Operations for which the member received or was eligible to receive the Southwest Area Service Medal for service related to the Persian Gulf Conflict Theater.
(2) Time spent in hospitals during the period August 2, 1990, to August 31, 1991 as a result of service-connected wounds, diseases or injuries sustained while on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater.
(b) Eligible veterans of Persian Gulf Conflict active service in reserve components. Bonus payments, not to exceed $525, will be calculated on the basis of $75 for the first month for which the member completed 1 day of active service and $75 for each full month or major fraction of a month thereafter for which the eligible veteran completed active service. For eligible veterans of Persian Gulf Conflict service in the reserve components of the armed forces, active service is considered:
(1) Active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater for which the member received or was eligible to receive the Southwest Area Service Medal for service related to the Persian Gulf Conflict Theater.
(2) Time spent in hospitals during the period August 2, 1990, to August 31, 1991 as a result of service-connected wounds, diseases or injuries sustained while on active duty in the Persian Gulf Theater.
(3) Time served on active duty during the period August 2, 1990, to August 31, 1991, for support of operations in the Persian Gulf Theater whether or not the service was in the Theater, provided that, to be considered eligible a reserve component, a veteran shall still demonstrate service in the Theater sufficient to qualify for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
(4) Time served on active duty in training and schooling (other than annual training or schooling), during the period August 2, 1990, to August 31, 1991, when the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that the training and schooling was in direct preparation for deployment on active duty to the Persian Gulf Theater. To be considered eligible, a reserve component veteran shall still demonstrate service in the Theater of Operations sufficient to qualify for award of the Southwest Asia Service Medal.
(c) Documentation. Completion of qualifying active service shall ordinarily be documented by official military service records showing dates and places of services. Evidence contained in official military service records will be deemed sufficient documentation. The Department will, upon request, consider documentary evidence submitted by applicants.
Cross References This section cited in 43 Pa. Code § 9.6 (relating to compensation on behalf of deceased veterans); 43 Pa. Code § 9.7 (relating to compensation of prisoner of war); and 43 Pa. Code § 9.8 (relating to applicants on behalf of deceased veterans).
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