C.R.S. § 24-51-507: Uniformed service credit.

(1) A member shall be granted additional service credit for uniformed service, as defined for reemployment right purposes under federal law, if:

(a) Such member had membership in the association at the time the uniformed service began;

(b) Such member was discharged from uniformed service and returned from the leave of absence for uniformed service to membership;

(c) The period of uniformed service is verified and is not already covered by association service credit upon return from uniformed service to membership; and

(d) All service credit forfeited by a refund pursuant to the provisions of section 24-51-405 is purchased.

(2) Uniformed service credit shall be limited to a maximum of five years.

(3) Death or any disability arising from uniformed service shall be excluded as a basis for disability retirement benefits or survivor benefits pursuant to the plan.

(4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to DPS members.