MI HB5276

Extends the Vietnam veteran era "period of service" eligibility from the original end date of September 1, 1973 to May 7, 1975

Creates new eligibility for veterans who were awarded the National Defense Service Medal between September 1, 1973 and May 7, 1975, allowing them to receive service bonuses

Establishes a new application deadline of May 7, 2028 for veterans who were previously ineligible before the July 1, 1980 cutoff but now qualify under the expanded period of service

Updates the definition of "combat veteran" to include specific eligibility criteria for those listed as missing in action or eligible to wear the Vietnam Service Medal or Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Modernizes statutory language, including updating references from "Veterans' Administration" to "Department of Veterans Affairs"