Section 1206a - Reserve component members unable to perform duties when ordered to active duty: disability system processing(b) APPLICABLE REASONS FOR RELEASE.-Subsection (a) applies in the case of a member released from active duty because of a failure to meet-(1) physical standards for retention due to a preexisting condition not aggravated during the period of active duty; or(2) medical or dental standards for deployment due to a preexisting condition not aggravated during the period of active duty.(c) SAVINGS PROVISION FOR MEDICAL CARE PROVIDED WHILE ON ACTIVE DUTY.-Notwithstanding subsection (a), any benefit under chapter 55 of this title received by a member described in subsection (a) or a dependent of such member before or during the period of active duty shall not be subject to recoupment or otherwise affected.Added Pub. L. 108-375, div. A, title V, §521(a), Oct. 28, 2004, 118 Stat. 1887. - active duty for a period of more than 30 days
- The term "active duty for a period of more than 30 days" means active duty under a call or order that does not specify a period of 30 days or less.
- active duty
- The term "active duty" means full-time duty in the active military service of the United States, including sustained duty in the Space Force. Such term includes full-time training duty, annual training duty, and attendance, while in the active military service, at a school designated as a service school by law or by the Secretary of the military department concerned. Such term does not include full-time National Guard duty.