§12731b Special rule for members with physical disabilities not incurred in line of duty

Summary

The Secretary in charge can decide to treat a Selected Reserve member who lost eligibility only because they became physically unfit as if they met the required service time and give them the required notice, but only if the member has at least 15 and less than 20 years of service as counted under the law. This cannot be done if the disability was caused by the member’s intentional misconduct, willful neglect or willful failure to follow retention rules, or if the disability happened while the member was absent without permission.