Does national guard service qualify veteran?

National Guard members for State Active Duty, such as in response to a natural or man-made disaster. State Active Duty is based on state law and does not qualify as “active service” for VA benefits. Unlike full-time National Guard duty, National Guard members on State Active Duty are paid with state funds as opposed to Federal funds. read more

National Guard: Active. National Guard members performing active service where pay is received from the Federal government may qualify for many VA benefits. This could be active duty under Title 10 or full-time National Guard duty under Title 32, to include performing full-time duties as an Active Guard Reserve member. read more

The Veterans' Administration defines all military service as either peacetime or wartime service. War does not have to be officially declared by Congress. For example, Guard members activated for service during the years that the U.S. was engaged in Vietnam could qualify for preference. read more