N.J. Stat. § 43:16A-11.7a: Veteran status determined for military service credit.

6. The Commissioner of the Department of Veterans Affairs shall be responsible for determining whether any person seeking to be considered a "veteran" under section 1 of P.L.1983, c.391 (C.43:16A-11.7), for the purpose of purchasing military service credit, meets the criteria set forth therein and adjudicating an appeal from any person disputing this determination. The determination of the commissioner shall be binding upon the board of trustees.

L.2000, c.127, s.6; amended 2018, c.55, s.11; 2025, c.139, s.98.