Yes — but it depends on the type of service. VA benefits are based on federal service, not state-only duty. National Guard members may qualify if they served:
On Title 10 federal active duty (mobilizations, deployments). On Title 32 federal orders (certain federally funded For Inactive Duty Training (IDT) if an injury occurred (not disease, with limited exceptions) missions). For Active Duty for Training (ADT) if an injury or disease occurred.
Non-Qualifying Service: State Active Duty (SAD) ordered by a Governor (e.g., natural disasters, riots) Drill weekends alone (unless injured during drill)
