Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in section 7721 of this title prior to repeal by Pub. L. 109–233.

2022—Pub. L. 117–205 substituted “this subchapter” for “this chapter” wherever appearing.

2021—Subsecs. (a)(1), (b)(3). Pub. L. 116–283 “air, or space service” for “or air service”.

2008—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 110–181, § 1710(a), inserted “, or from a reserve component,” after ”active military, naval, or air service”.

Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 110–181, § 1710(b), added par. (1) and redesignated former pars. (1) and (2) as (2) and (3), respectively.