45.04 – Release of information and records.
45.04 Release of information and records. (1) Definitions. In this section: (a) “Duly authorized representative” means any person authorized in writing by the veteran to act for the veteran, the veteran’s guardian if the veteran is adjudicated incompetent, or a legal representative if the veteran is deceased. Where for proper reason no representative has been […]
45.045 – Veteran registry.
45.045 Veteran registry. The department shall establish a voluntary statewide registry that will collect information from veterans and inform veterans on health issues, including post-traumatic stress disorder, Agent Orange, and Gulf War syndrome. History: 2007 a. 20.
45.05 – Registration of certificate of discharge.
45.05 Registration of certificate of discharge. Every person who has served in the U.S. armed forces at any time, and who has been honorably discharged or given a certificate of service or relieved from active service may record with the register of deeds of any county, in a suitable book provided by the county for […]
45.06 – Security.
45.06 Security. (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to receive or accept as a security or to withhold from a veteran or a person who was honorably discharged from the U.S. armed forces any discharge paper, citation, warrant, medal, badge, or evidence upon which the veteran is entitled to certain rights, as a […]
45.001 – Recognition of persons who served in the armed forces.
45.001 Recognition of persons who served in the armed forces. The state of Wisconsin recognizes, as veterans, the men and women of Wisconsin who served on active duty in the U.S. armed forces or in forces incorporated in the U.S. armed forces, the men and women who served in a reserve unit of the U.S. […]
45.01 – Definitions.
45.01 Definitions. In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Active duty” does not include active duty for training purposes. (2) “Active duty for training purposes” has the meaning given in 38 USC 101 (22). (3) “Board” means the board of veterans affairs. (4) “Child” means any biological child, any adopted child, any stepchild, […]
45.02 – Eligibility for benefits.
45.02 Eligibility for benefits. (1) Any person whose service on active duty with the U.S. armed forces or in forces incorporated as part of the U.S. armed forces makes that person eligible for general U.S. department of veterans affairs benefits shall be considered to have served under honorable conditions for purposes of this chapter. (2) […]