Section 123.20  Definitions

"Act" means the War on Terrorism Compensation Act [330 ILCS 32].

"Armed Forces of the United States" means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, the United States Reserve Forces, or the Illinois National Guard.  Service in the Merchant Marine or civilian service is not service in the armed forces for the purposes of this Part.

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs.

"Resident of this State" means a person who was domiciled in Illinois for at least 12 months immediately preceding the time he or she entered the Armed Forces of the United States, as shown by documentation such as Illinois driver's license or voter registration.

"Honorably Discharged" means either an Honorable Discharge or a Discharge Under Honorable Conditions.  No other form of discharge is acceptable.

"Legal Disability" means a finding of legal disability by a court of competent jurisdiction or by any adjudication officer of the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs.

"Period of Service" means from September 11, 2001 until such time as the Congress of the United States declares the person ineligible for the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary or Service Medal.