Section 101.10  Definitions

The following are definitions of terms used in this Part:

Act − The Children of Deceased Veterans Act [330 ILCS 105].

Child or Children − As established by evidence satisfactory to the Department, a:

biological child of the veteran;

legally adopted child of the veteran;

stepchild who is a member of the veteran's household; or

child of a partner in a civil union, established pursuant to the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act [750 ILCS 75], with the veteran at the time of application for benefits under this Part.

Department − The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Eligible Service − Service in the U.S. Armed Forces that resulted in a service-connected disability or death during the following periods:

World War I between April 6, 1917 and July 2, 1921;

World War II between December 7, 1941 and December 31, 1946, including the induction period of September 16, 1940 through December 6, 1941;

Korean Conflict between June 27, 1950 and January 31, 1955, including the induction period of January 1, 1947 through June 26, 1950;

The induction period between February 1, 1955 and the day before the first day on which individuals (other that individuals liable for induction by reason of prior deferment) were no longer liable for induction for training and service under the Universal Military Training and Service Act; and

Vietnam Conflict between January 1, 1961 and May 7, 1975.

Resident − With respect to an applicant for benefits under this Part, residency in the State of Illinois for at least 12 months immediately preceding application.

Veteran − Any person who was engaged in eligible service in the Armed Forces and who was:

discharged from service under conditions other than dishonorable;

died in service in the line of duty;

died as the result of a service-connected disability; or

has a permanent total service-connected disability.