ORS § 406.330 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.330
406.330 Power to establish regulations for aid program
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs, with advice from the Advisory Committee, may adopt such procedural rules and regulations as the director deems advisable in making distribution of funds under ORS 406.310 (Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations) . The director shall also establish a general and uniform policy to be followed by the various organizations and counties in carrying out the work to which the state contributes aid under ORS 406.310 (Director authorized to aid veterans’ organizations) . In establishing such policy the director shall give primary consideration to the rehabilitation of the greatest possible number of veterans in Oregon. To that end the director shall eliminate, insofar as possible, a duplication of effort and inefficient expenditure of money. [Amended by 2007 c.401 §2; 2009 c.41 §10]

Source: Section 406.330 — Power to establish regulations for aid program , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.385 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.385
407.385 Prohibition against using loan for purpose other than farm or home acquisition
Status: in_force

(1) Money received as a loan under this chapter shall be used only for the acquisition of a home or farm.

(2) Except as provided in this section, use of all or any part of a loan received under this chapter for investment or any purpose other than the acquisition of a home or farm constitutes an act of default and results in immediate acceleration of the unpaid balance of the loan.

(3) When the Department of Veterans’ Affairs determines that a borrower is using loan moneys in violation of this section, the department shall immediately commence any action or proceeding necessary to recover for the state those moneys or any property obtained therewith.

(4) A failure by a borrower to move into the home or farm securing the borrower’s loan and to use it as the borrower’s principal residence within 60 days after the loan or assumption is made, or within such extension as may be granted in writing by the department, shall be conclusively presumed to constitute a violation of this section. A request for an extension for good cause shall be made in writing within the 60-day period. The applicant may file a written request for a hearing within 30 days after a denial of the request for extension.

(5) The department may not approve any rental or lease of a home or farm that affects the federally tax exempt status of bonds issued under Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution. When the rental or lease does not affect the federally tax exempt status of such federally tax exempt bonds, the department may approve in writing the rental or lease of a home or farm after the home or farm is used as the principal residence of the borrower. The department may establish factors to consider when determining whether to approve the rental of a home or farm. [Formerly 407.042; 1987 c.767 §3; 1991 c.262 §2; 1995 c.238 §7; 1999 c.46 §1; 2001 c.98 §1; 2005 c.625 §42]

Source: Section 407.385 — Prohibition against using loan for purpose other than farm or home acquisition; prompt use of farm or home as principal residence; extension; exception; penalty , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.485 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.485
408.485 Findings related to health care
Status: in_force

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

(1) The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Veterans Health Administration should be encouraged to export its expertise in military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions associated with military service to health care providers outside of the administration; and

(2) Health care providers outside of the administration should be encouraged to seek out continuing education in military sexual trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions associated with military service. [2011 c.81 §1]

Note: 408.485 (Findings related to health care) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.485 — Findings related to health care , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.452 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.452
406.452 State certification program for veterans’ service officers
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs may establish by rule a state certification program for veterans’ service officers appointed under ORS 408.410 (Appointment of county service officer) and other individuals providing similar services to ensure their competency. The program curriculum shall provide the training and education necessary to allow veterans’ service officers and other individuals to assist veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans in applying for all federal and state veterans’ benefits and aid to which veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans may be entitled and in appealing any denial of veterans’ benefits or aid. The curriculum shall include, but need not be limited to, training and education in the following areas:

(1) Applicable federal, state and local laws providing benefits or aid for veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans and other benefits or aid for which veterans, spouses or dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans may be eligible;

(2) Skills necessary to provide quality representation and advocacy on behalf of veterans, spouses or dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans, including case preparation and handling of administrative hearings and appeals;

(3) Effective communication skills;

(4) Health care, human services and referral resources; and

(5) Claims management. [2005 c.836 §3; 2007 c.357 §3; 2009 c.759 §2; 2015 c.531 §3]

Source: Section 406.452 — State certification program for veterans’ service officers; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.448 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.448
406.448 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 406.087 (Information regarding apprenticeship programs and veterans’ education benefits) , 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) , 406.452 (State certification program for veterans’ service officers) , 406.454 (Distribution formula) and 406.456 (Rules) :

(1) “Survivor of a veteran” means the spouse or a dependent of a deceased veteran.

(2) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2007 c.357 §1; 2009 c.41 §12; 2018 c.30 §3]

Note: 406.448 (Definitions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.448 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.290 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.290
408.290 Benefits for public employees on military leave of absence
Status: in_force

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section:

(a) An officer or employee of the state, or of any county, municipality or other subdivision of the state, who is a member of the National Guard, National Guard Reserve or of any reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States or of the United States Public Health Service, is entitled, upon application, to military leave of absence from duties for up to 21 work days in any one training year.

(b) An officer or employee may use military leave for active duty or inactive duty for training, state active duty and duty under Title 10 or 32 of the United States Code.

(c) An officer or employee may use military leave without loss of time, pay or regular leave and without impairment of efficiency rating or other rights or benefits to which the officer or employee is entitled. Military leave shall be in addition to any regular leave for which an officer or employee may be entitled.

(2) Unless the officer or employee has been employed by the state or by any county, municipality or other political subdivision of the state for a period of six months next preceding application, no officer or employee is entitled to receive pay for any period during which the officer or employee is on military leave.

(3) As used in this section, “training year” means the federal fiscal year for any particular unit of the National Guard or a reserve component. [Amended by 1955 c.104 §1; 1969 c.368 §1; 1993 c.197 §1; 2011 c.18 §2; 2023 c.325 §1]

Source: Section 408.290 — Benefits for public employees on military leave of absence , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.420 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.420
408.420 Recording discharge papers
Status: in_force

Each county clerk shall maintain in the office a special book in which the county clerk shall, upon request, record the final discharge of any veteran. A recording fee may not be collected when the veteran requesting the record is an actual resident of the county or was a resident at the time of entrance into the service of the United States. In all other cases a legal fee shall be charged. There shall be kept in connection with the record an alphabetical index referring to the name of the veteran whose name appears in each discharge paper so recorded. Books that are necessary for the recording of the discharge papers shall be paid for by the several counties in the manner provided for paying other claims against the county. [Amended by 2009 c.500 §§2,2a]

Source: Section 408.420 — Recording discharge papers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.060 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.060
406.060 Use of services and facilities of other state agencies
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may utilize the services and facilities of any state agency in the course of administration of any law of this state enacted for the benefit and welfare of veterans and their dependents. All such agencies shall cooperate fully with the department in that regard and furnish such services and facilities when called upon by the department to do so. Neither the authority nor the duties referred to in this section shall be so exercised or performed as to impair the efficient administration of the laws applicable to any state agency. [Amended by 2005 c.625 §9; 2009 c.41 §9]

Source: Section 406.060 — Use of services and facilities of other state agencies , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.362 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.362
408.362 Definitions
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 408.365 (Use of state moneys for operation of Oregon Veterans’ Homes) to 408.385 (Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home) and this section:

(1) “Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home” means the veterans’ home located in Lebanon.

(2) “Fourth Oregon Veterans’ Home” means the veterans’ home authorized under ORS 408.385 (Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home) (3).

(3) “Oregon Veterans’ Home” means the Edward C. Allworth Veterans’ Home, The Dalles Oregon Veterans’ Home, the Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home or the Fourth Oregon Veterans’ Home.

(4) “Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home” means the veterans’ home authorized under ORS 408.385 (Roseburg Oregon Veterans’ Home) (1).

(5) “The Dalles Oregon Veterans’ Home” means the veterans’ home located in The Dalles.

(6) “Veteran” has the meaning given that term in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) . [2019 c.224 §1]

Note: 408.362 (Definitions) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.362 — Definitions , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.565 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.565
407.565 Revolving account
Status: in_force

The Oregon Department of Administrative Services is authorized to draw a warrant on the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund in favor of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in a sum not to exceed $2 million, which sum shall constitute an advance to be used in anticipation of the verified vouchers supplied in accordance with this section; and may be used only as a revolving account, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be maintained with the State Treasurer, for receipt and disbursement of moneys received under authority of ORS 407.165 (Authority to hold certain funds received from borrower) and for payment of general operating expenses. All reimbursement vouchers for claims paid from the revolving account shall be verified by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and presented to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services for payment. The warrants issued by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services shall be drawn in favor of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs and shall be used to reimburse the revolving account. [Formerly 407.200; 1989 c.966 §45; 2005 c.625 §53]

Source: Section 407.565 — Revolving account , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.235 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.235
408.235 Eligibility for preference
Status: in_force

(1) A veteran is eligible to use the preference provided for in ORS 408.230 (Veterans’ preference in public employment) for a civil service position for which application is made at any time after discharge or release from service in the Armed Forces.

(2) An individual is treated as a veteran for purposes of the preference provided for in ORS 408.230 (Veterans’ preference in public employment) if the individual:

(a) Meets the definition of “veteran” under ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) except for the requirement that the individual was discharged or released under honorable conditions; and

(b) Submits a certification to the public employer that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification.

(3) An individual is treated as a disabled veteran for purposes of the preference provided for in ORS 408.230 (Veterans’ preference in public employment) if the individual:

(a) Meets the definition of “veteran” under ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) except for the requirement that the individual was discharged or released under honorable conditions; and

(b) Submits a certification to the public employer that the individual is expected to be medically separated from active duty under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the submission of the certification. [1977 c.854 §4; 1989 c.507 §3; 1995 c.777 §2; 1999 c.792 §2; 2007 c.525 §3; 2009 c.370 §2; 2021 c.195 §2]

Source: Section 408.235 — Eligibility for preference , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.083 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.083
406.083 Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund shall be credited to the fund. The fund shall consist of:

(a) Moneys appropriated to the fund by the Legislative Assembly.

(b) Amounts credited to the fund under ORS 305.690 (Definitions for ORS 305.690 to 305.753) to 305.753 (State Treasurer may solicit donations to eligible entities) .

(c) Amounts credited to the fund under ORS 803.478 (Donation to Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program) .

(d) Gifts, grants and donations, in money or otherwise, for use as described in subsection (2) of this section.

(e) Interest earned by the fund.

(2) Moneys in the fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the purposes of implementing the provisions of ORS 406.081 (Suicide prevention campaign) and 406.082 (Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program) . [2013 c.779 §4]

Note: See note under 406.081 (Suicide prevention campaign) .

Source: Section 406.083 — Veterans Suicide Prevention and Outreach Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.090 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.090
408.090 Handling of donations
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs, acting on behalf of the State of Oregon, is authorized to accept any donation, gift, grant, bequest or devise made in furtherance of the purposes of ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) and 408.115 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program) . A donation, gift, grant, bequest or devise that is made in cash or its equivalent or reduced thereto, shall be promptly paid by the director to the State Treasurer, who shall credit the amount so received to the Veterans’ Educational Aid Account in the General Fund. The director shall make such disposition of donations, gifts, grants, bequests or devises, not made in cash or its equivalent, as is specified by the donor thereof, and their earnings and proceeds shall inure to said account. All such donations, gifts, grants, bequests or devises accepted by the director are transfers exempt from taxes imposed on inheritances under the laws of this state.

(2) All moneys in the Veterans’ Educational Aid Account are continuously appropriated to the director and may be used by the director for the purposes authorized in ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) and 408.115 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program) . [Amended by 1961 c.326 §7; 1997 c.99 §53; 2005 c.755 §31; 2019 c.527 §§3,7; 2023 c.303 §3]

Source: Section 408.090 — Handling of donations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.260 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.260
408.260 Termination of term of office of substitute for officer in military service
Status: in_force

When the absence on leave of a public officer, granted by ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) , has terminated, or a successor has been duly appointed and qualified to fill the vacancy created by the death or resignation of such officer, the appointment of the substitute shall terminate, and the substitute immediately shall deliver to such officer or successor all records and other incidents of the office, together with a full and detailed statement of accounting covering the entire period of service as substitute.

Source: Section 408.260 — Termination of term of office of substitute for officer in military service , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.020 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.020
406.020 Director of Veterans’ Affairs
Status: in_force

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall be under the supervision and control of the Director of Veterans’ Affairs. The Governor shall appoint the director subject to confirmation by the Senate in the manner provided in ORS 171.562 (Procedures for confirmation) and 171.565 (Vote required for confirmation) . The appointment may not be made without the written approval of the Advisory Committee provided for in ORS 406.210 (Function of advisory committee) . The director shall be a veteran, chosen on the basis of executive and administrative ability. [Amended by 1973 c.792 §14; 2005 c.625 §5; 2009 c.41 §6]

Source: Section 406.020 — Director of Veterans’ Affairs; appointment; confirmation , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.060 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.060
408.060 Monthly payment of financial aid
Status: in_force

(1) The monthly payments provided in ORS 408.020 (Financial aid for educational purposes) shall be allowed to any beneficiary who is enrolled in an approved full-time or part-time course of study or professional training.

(2) Upon receipt of the monthly statement provided for in ORS 408.050 (Monthly statement by institution) , the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, if the director finds that the monthly statement is correct, shall issue a voucher to the Oregon Department of Administrative Services which shall draw a warrant on the State Treasurer or make an electronic transfer in favor of each beneficiary. The warrant or electronic transfer shall be paid out of the funds appropriated for the administration of ORS 408.010 (“Beneficiary” defined for ORS 408.010 to 408.090) to 408.090 (Handling of donations) . [Amended by 1983 c.740 §129; 2005 c.831 §3; 2007 c.857 §3]

Source: Section 408.060 — Monthly payment of financial aid , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.300 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.300
408.300 Short title
Status: in_force

ORS 408.305 (Definitions for ORS 408.305 to 408.340) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) shall be known and may be cited as the Oregon Vietnam Veteran Benefits Act of 1983. [1983 c.658 §1]

Source: Section 408.300 — Short title , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.238 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.238
408.238 “Military duty” defined for ORS 408.240 to 408.280
Status: in_force

As used in ORS 408.240 (Status and rights of public officer and employee during and after military duty) to 408.280 (Reelection of public officer while in military service) , “military duty” means training and service performed by an inductee, enlistee or reservist or any entrant into a temporary component of the Armed Forces of the United States, and authorized time spent reporting for and returning from such training or service, or, if a rejection occurs, from the place reported therefor; but does not include active duty training as a reservist in the Armed Forces of the United States or as a member of the National Guard of the United States where the call is for a period of 15 days or less. [Formerly 408.210]

Source: Section 408.238 — “Military duty” defined for ORS 408.240 to 408.280 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.225 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.225
408.225 Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237
Status: in_force

(1) As used in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) to 408.237 (Interviews of veteran applicants for public service position required) :

(a) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(A) “Civil service position” means any position for which a hiring or promotion decision is made or required to be made based on the results of a merit based, competitive process that includes, but is not limited to, consideration of an applicant’s or employee’s relative ability, knowledge, experience and other skills.

(B) A “civil service position” need not be labeled a “civil service position.”

(b) “Combat zone” means an area designated by the President of the United States by executive order in which, on the dates designated by executive order, the Armed Forces of the United States are or have engaged in combat.

(c) “Disabled veteran” means a veteran who has a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, a veteran whose discharge or release from active duty was for a disability incurred or aggravated in the line of duty or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat.

(d) “Honorable conditions” has the meaning given that term in rules adopted by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

(e) “Public employer” means a public body, as that term is defined in ORS 174.109 (“Public body” defined) , and any person authorized to act on behalf of the public body, with respect to control, management or supervision of any employee.

(f) “Veteran” means a person who:

(A) Served on active duty with the Armed Forces of the United States:

(i) For a period of more than 90 consecutive days beginning on or before January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released under honorable conditions;

(ii) For a period of more than 178 consecutive days beginning after January 31, 1955, and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;

(iii) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions because of a service-connected disability;

(iv) For 178 days or less and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions and has a disability rating from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; or

(v) For at least one day in a combat zone and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions;

(B) Received a combat or campaign ribbon or an expeditionary medal for service in the Armed Forces of the United States and was discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions; or

(C) Is receiving a nonservice-connected pension from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

(2) As used in subsection (1)(f) of this section, “active duty” does not include attendance at a school under military orders, except schooling incident to an active enlistment or a regular tour of duty, or normal military training as a reserve officer or member of an organized reserve or a National Guard unit. [1977 c.854 §1; 1981 c.493 §1; 1989 c.507 §1; 1991 c.67 §98; 1993 c.18 §97; 1995 c.777 §1; 2005 c.99 §1; 2005 c.831 §7; 2007 c.71 §103; 2007 c.525 §1; 2009 c.41 §25; 2009 c.370 §1; 2011 c.29 §1; 2013 c.16 §1; 2015 c.531 §5]

Source: Section 408.225 — Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237 , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.179 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.179
407.179 Additional powers delegated to lending institution
Status: in_force

In addition to the powers described in ORS 407.177 (Loan processing and servicing contracts with lending institutions) , the Department of Veterans’ Affairs also may delegate by contract to a lending institution any of the powers granted to the department in ORS 407.165 (Authority to hold certain funds received from borrower) and 407.225 (Processing of loan application) . The department shall retain final authority to approve or disapprove loans and interpret the duties and responsibilities of borrowers under this chapter. [1989 c.746 §4; 1995 c.238 §5; 2005 c.625 §27]

Source: Section 407.179 — Additional powers delegated to lending institution; authority retained by department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.201 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.201
407.201 Required disclosure of credit information and loan terms
Status: in_force

(1) When making a loan or otherwise extending credit under this chapter with moneys from the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall comply with Title I (Truth in Lending Act) of the Consumer Credit Protection Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.) in the same manner required for a bank or national bank, as defined in ORS 706.008 (Additional definitions for Bank Act) , when the bank extends credit in a transaction in which a security interest in real property is or will be acquired.

(2) In addition to the requirements of subsection (1) of this section, the department shall notify each person seeking to acquire a home or farm under this chapter, prior to the signing of a loan agreement or contract, of the variable interest rate provisions of ORS 407.275 (Terms of loan to veteran and transferee) , 407.315 (Interest rate for veteran’s assumption) , 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) and 407.335 (Rate of interest payable by transferee) . Information required to be disclosed under this subsection includes a history of the interest rate increases on loans during the preceding 10 years and an estimate of the financial effect that an increase of one percent in the interest rate will have on the borrower’s obligation under the loan agreement. [1987 c.652 §20; 1997 c.631 §470; 2005 c.625 §29; 2019 c.223 §9]

Source: Section 407.201 — Required disclosure of credit information and loan terms , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.495 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.495
408.495 Employed veteran time off for Veterans Day
Status: in_force

(1) An employer shall provide an employee who is a veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) with paid or unpaid time off for Veterans Day if:

(a) The employee would otherwise be required to work on that day; and

(b) The employee provides the employer with:

(A) At least 21 calendar days’ notice that the employee intends to take time off for Veterans Day; and

(B) Documents showing that the employee is a veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 (Definitions for ORS 408.225 to 408.237) .

(2) If the employer determines that providing time off under subsection (1) of this section would cause the employer to experience significant economic or operational disruption, or undue hardship as described in ORS 659A.121 (Undue hardship) , the employer is not required to comply with subsection (1) of this section.

(3) The employer shall, at least 14 calendar days before Veterans Day, notify the employee whether the employee will be provided time off for Veterans Day and whether the time off will be paid or unpaid.

(4) If the employer determines that the employer cannot provide time off to all of the employees who requested time off under subsection (1) of this section, the employer shall:

(a) Deny time off to all employees who requested time off; or

(b) Deny time off to the minimum number of employees needed by the employer to avoid significant economic or operational disruption, or undue hardship as described in ORS 659A.121 (Undue hardship) .

(5) An employer shall allow an employee who is a veteran and who does not receive time off for Veterans Day to choose, with the employer’s approval, a single day off within the year after the Veterans Day on which the employee worked as a replacement for Veterans Day to honor the employee’s service. [2013 c.28 §1]

Note: 408.495 (Employed veteran time off for Veterans Day) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 408 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 408.495 — Employed veteran time off for Veterans Day , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.005 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.005
406.005 Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs is established.

(2) The department is under the supervision and control of a director appointed as provided in ORS 406.020 (Director of Veterans’ Affairs) .

(3) The department is responsible for the administration of federal and state laws relating to veterans.

(4) The department, with the advice of the Advisory Committee created under ORS 406.210 (Function of advisory committee) , shall adopt rules that the department considers necessary to carry out the provisions of ORS chapters 406, 407 and 408 and ORS 88.710 (“Lien” defined) to 88.740 (Investment of surplus moneys in Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account) . [2005 c.625 §1; 2007 c.44 §1; 2009 c.41 §24]

Note: 406.005 (Department of Veterans’ Affairs) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.005 — Department of Veterans’ Affairs; duties; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.580 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.580
408.580 Transfer of veterans from state to federal hospitals
Status: in_force

Upon receipt of a certificate of eligibility and available facilities, the Oregon Health Authority may cause to be transferred any veteran from any facility to which the veteran has been assigned to a United States veterans facility. No veteran under sentence by any court, or committed by any court after having been charged with any crime and found guilty except for insanity, may be transferred without an order of such court authorizing the transfer. Whenever any veteran, not a convict, has been committed by order of a court and is transferred as provided in this section, the order of commitment shall be held to apply to the facility to which the veteran is transferred as to any other facility to which the veteran could be assigned or transferred under ORS 426.060 (Commitment to Oregon Health Authority) . [Amended by 1975 c.690 §27; 2009 c.595 §239; 2017 c.634 §18]

Source: Section 408.580 — Transfer of veterans from state to federal hospitals , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.465 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.465
407.465 Loan cancellation life insurance
Status: in_force

(1) Subject to the limitations provided for in this chapter, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs may provide loan cancellation life insurance for any person described in ORS 407.475 (Persons insurable under ORS 407.465) .

(2) The insurance may insure the life of the person who receives or assumes the loan or who is the contract purchaser and the life of the spouse or former spouse of that person for all or a portion of the amount of principal and interest due on the state loan or contract. However, for each loan or contract, the lives of not more than two persons shall be insured. The State of Oregon shall be named the beneficiary of the insurance. When an individual insured under this chapter dies, the proceeds of the insurance shall be used to pay all or the insured portion of the balance of the state loan or contract, and the department shall issue a revised payment plan or a satisfaction of the loan or contract. [Formerly 407.074; 1985 c.221 §1; 1987 c.132 §1; 2005 c.625 §45; 2009 c.29 §1]

Source: Section 407.465 — Loan cancellation life insurance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.142 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.142
406.142 Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. Interest earned by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund shall be credited to the fund. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund shall consist of moneys transferred to the fund from the Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund established under ORS 406.144 (Veterans’ Department of Veterans’ Affairs Dedicated Lottery Fund) . Moneys in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the purposes established under this section.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs may award grants in the amount of $25,000 to $250,000 per recipient from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund for the following purposes:

(a) Expanding outreach to veterans;

(b) Expanding services for veterans;

(c) Promoting improved mental health care for veterans;

(d) Promoting improved physical health care for veterans;

(e) Promoting housing security for veterans;

(f) Promoting employment opportunities and stability for veterans;

(g) Promoting education and training opportunities for veterans;

(h) Promoting transportation accessibility and availability for veterans;

(i) Promoting veterans’ organizations that provide critical services for veterans within a community or region or on a statewide basis; and

(j) Supporting existing programs identified by the Advisory Committee appointed under ORS 406.210 (Function of advisory committee) in accordance with Article XV, section 4f, of the Oregon Constitution.

(3) The department, with the advice of the Advisory Committee, shall adopt rules necessary to carry out the provisions of this section. The rules shall include, but are not limited to, requirements for eligibility for grants from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund. [2017 c.664 §1]

Note: See note under 406.140 (Veterans’ Services Fund) .

Source: Section 406.142 — Department of Veterans’ Affairs Veteran Services Grant Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.125 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.125
407.125 Loans to qualified person
Status: in_force

All moneys in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund created by ORS 407.495 (Oregon War Veterans’ Fund) may be advanced by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as loans to any person qualified for loans under the provisions of Article XI-A, section 3, Oregon Constitution, for the acquisition of farms and homes, as provided in this chapter. [Formerly 407.030; 1991 c.798 §6; 1995 c.238 §3; 2005 c.625 §18; 2019 c.223 §5]

Source: Section 407.125 — Loans to qualified person , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.075 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.075
407.075 Purpose
Status: in_force

(1) The provisions of this chapter are intended to carry out the purposes of Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution. The Legislative Assembly recognizes that its authority to define the scope and purpose of this chapter is limited by the purposes expressed in Article XI-A.

(2) The primary purpose of this chapter is to provide loan funds to qualifying Oregon veterans for the acquisition of farms and homes. The Legislative Assembly does not intend, by any past or present enactment, to establish as a principal purpose of this chapter the providing of subsidized energy financing. [1983 c.445 §9; 2019 c.223 §1]

Note: 407.075 (Purpose) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 407 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 407.075 — Purpose; legislative intent , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.462 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.462
406.462 Distribution of moneys by Director of Veterans’ Affairs
Status: in_force

(1) Moneys appropriated to the Director of Veterans’ Affairs for the purposes described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) must be distributed to county governing bodies and expended for the purposes of ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) and may not be used to supplant moneys currently budgeted by the director for services provided by county veterans’ service officers.

(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1) of this section, the director may reduce the amount of moneys distributed to county governing bodies for county veterans’ service officers if there is a decrease in the amount of General Fund revenues appropriated to the director for the purposes described in ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) for the same period of time. [2005 c.836 §7]

Note: See note under 406.458 (Consultation with Association of Oregon Counties) .

Source: Section 406.462 — Distribution of moneys by Director of Veterans’ Affairs , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.076 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.076
406.076 Veteran Volunteer Coordinator
Status: in_force

The position of Veteran Volunteer Coordinator is created in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The responsibilities of the coordinator include, but are not limited to, all of the following:

(1) Developing and establishing a statewide Veterans Volunteer Program and establishing policies and procedures for the program;

(2) Developing and implementing a training program and training materials for the program;

(3) Managing volunteer recruitment and screening and coordinating the services of the veteran volunteers;

(4) Creating electronic records, including but not limited to, records that track volunteer activities and veterans who have been contacted by volunteers; and

(5) Educating and coordinating volunteers and partners, including but not limited to care facilities, veterans’ service officers, the Department of Human Services, offices of the Aging and Disability Resource Connection and others regarding the needs of aging veterans and the needs of the veteran volunteers. [2017 c.665 §1]

Note: 406.076 (Veteran Volunteer Coordinator) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.076 — Veteran Volunteer Coordinator , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.085 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.085
406.085 Conservatorship Revolving Account
Status: in_force

The Conservatorship Revolving Account is created, separate and distinct from the General Fund, to provide for disbursement of funds for the beneficiary. Funds may also be disbursed from the Conservatorship Revolving Account to the Conservatorship Services Account in compensation for claims arising under ORS 406.100 (Claims against estate by department) . The Conservatorship Revolving Account shall consist of all money received by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs as conservator, personal representative, fiduciary or representative payee. Disbursement from the account shall be made by the department. Interest earned by the account shall be credited to the account. [1965 c.374 §2; 1973 c.823 §128; 1987 c.425 §6; 1989 c.932 §3; 1989 c.966 §44; 2005 c.625 §10; 2007 c.218 §4; 2015 c.381 §2]

Source: Section 406.085 — Conservatorship Revolving Account; sources; use , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.295 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.295
407.295 Transfer to spouse
Status: in_force

When an ownership interest or possession of a home or farm securing a loan received under this chapter is transferred to the spouse or former spouse of the original borrower as a result of any judicial order or judgment, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall be notified in writing of the transfer by the transferee not later than 30 days after the transfer occurs. If the original borrower remains obligated under the order or judgment to make the payments on the principal and interest of the loan, the department shall notify the transferee when any such loan payment is not received by the 30th day after the payment is due. [1983 c.420 §5; 2003 c.576 §441; 2005 c.625 §34]

Source: Section 407.295 — Transfer to spouse; notice to department; notice of delinquent payment , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.435 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.435
407.435 Issuance of bonds for tax payment
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding the general obligation and revenue bond limits required by ORS 286A.035 (Bond budget authorization) , the State Treasurer may issue general obligation bonds on behalf of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in an amount not to exceed the amount reasonably expected to be advanced for the payment of taxes for veterans each tax year. Such bonds shall mature in no more than 18 months and may be sold as determined by the State Treasurer. [1983 c.445 §11; 2007 c.783 §183]

Source: Section 407.435 — Issuance of bonds for tax payment; conditions; term , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.072 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.072
406.072 Notice of application for public assistance
Status: in_force

(1) As used in this section:

(a) “Uniformed service” means the Armed Forces of the United States, the Army National Guard or the Air National Guard when the member is engaged in active duty for training, inactive duty for training or full-time National Guard duty, the commissioned corps of the United States Public Health Service and any other category of persons designated by the President of the United States in time of war or national emergency.

(b) “Written information” means information that is in written form and includes but is not limited to information obtained by electronic means, electronic mail, facsimile or other form of electronic communication.

(2) Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a) Subject to subsection (3) of this section and upon implementation or upgrade of an electronic delivery system that will enable the Department of Human Services to provide the notice required by this subsection in a cost-effective and efficient manner, the Director of Human Services shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs within 30 days of receipt of written information from a member or veteran of a uniformed service who has applied for benefits or services under the following:

(A) Temporary assistance for needy families program under ORS 412.001 (Definitions) to 412.069 (Appeal from denial of or failure to act on application or from modification or cancellation of aid) ;

(B) Assistance funded under Title IV-A of the Social Security Act as administered in this state by the Department of Human Services;

(C) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program under ORS 411.806 (Definitions for ORS 411.806 to 411.845) to 411.845 (Prosecution) ;

(D) Oregon Health Plan;

(E) Programs and services for seniors and persons with disabilities administered by the Department of Human Services; and

(F) Vocational rehabilitation services and programs administered by the Department of Human Services.

(b) Subject to subsection (3) of this section, the Early Learning System Director shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs within 30 days of receipt of written information from a member or veteran of a uniformed service who has applied for benefits or services under the Employment Related Day Care subsidy program administered by the Department of Early Learning and Care.

(c) The notification required under this subsection is limited to notifying the Director of Veterans’ Affairs of the name and residence address or mailing address of the member or veteran.

(d) The authorization of a member or veteran as required by subsection (3) of this section may be contained in the written information at the time it is received by the Department of Human Services or the Department of Early Learning and Care or separately at another time but the authorization must specifically authorize the notification to be made under this subsection.

(3) The Director of Human Services or the Early Learning System Director shall notify the Director of Veterans’ Affairs as required by subsection (2) of this section only when authorized to do so by the member or veteran of a uniformed service who submitted the written information.

(4) The Department of Human Services and the Early Learning Council, in consultation with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, shall adopt rules to implement the provisions of this section, including but not limited to the method of notification required under subsection (2) of this section. [2013 c.51 §1; 2021 c.631 §76]

Note: 406.072 (Notice of application for public assistance) and 406.073 (Notice of application for certain items from Department of Transportation) were enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but were not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.072 — Notice of application for public assistance; rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.275 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.275
407.275 Terms of loan to veteran and transferee
Status: in_force

(1) A loan may be made bearing interest at the rate per annum prescribed as provided by ORS 407.325 (Rate of interest on loans) . A loan may be amortized over a period of not more than 40 years for a home other than a manufactured home. A loan for a manufactured home may be amortized over a period not exceeding the expected life of the manufactured home, as determined by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. The limitations contained in this subsection do not preclude the department from later extending the amortization period.

(2) If the ownership of the secured property is transferred by deed or otherwise to anyone other than a veteran eligible for a loan under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution, the veteran’s surviving spouse or unremarried former spouse, the veteran’s surviving child or stepchild, another veteran eligible for a loan under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution who assumes the previous loan for the property as described in ORS 407.305 (Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran) or a governmental entity when the secured property is transferred for public use, the interest from the date of transfer shall be at the rate per annum then fixed as provided by ORS 407.335 (Rate of interest payable by transferee) . However, the department, during the term of the loan, may periodically prescribe the interest rates to be paid by the transferee.

(3) Ownership of property that constitutes security for a loan made to a veteran under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution may not be transferred by deed or otherwise to anyone other than the veteran’s surviving spouse, unremarried former spouse, surviving child or stepchild or another veteran eligible for a loan under this chapter and Article XI-A of the Oregon Constitution who assumes the previous loan for the property as described in ORS 407.305 (Assumption of previous loan by eligible veteran) , unless the property is used primarily as the principal residence of the transferee for at least two years after the transfer or such shorter period of time as the department for good cause may allow.

(4) A mortgage or trust deed on property given to secure any loan made under ORS 407.125 (Loans to qualified person) or statutes supplementary thereof may provide that the taxes and insurance premiums may be paid by the department from the Oregon War Veterans’ Bond Sinking Account. The amount so paid may be added to and become part of the principal of the loan and be repaid as prescribed by the department. The department may prescribe any method or period for repayment of the amount so paid that is not in conflict with the mortgage, the trust deed or a separate agreement. The department may prescribe any method or period for repayment of interest on the amount so paid that is not in conflict with the mortgage, the trust deed or a separate agreement with the borrower. [Formerly 407.070; 1987 c.221 §2; 1987 c.652 §6; 1987 c.767 §1; 1995 c.238 §1; 2005 c.625 §32; 2007 c.766 §1; 2019 c.223 §13]

Source: Section 407.275 — Terms of loan to veteran and transferee , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.456 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.456
406.456 Rules
Status: in_force

The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall adopt rules to implement ORS 406.450 (Services provided by county veterans’ service officers) , 406.452 (State certification program for veterans’ service officers) and 406.454 (Distribution formula) . The rules shall include, but need not be limited to:

(1) Development and implementation of a distribution formula;

(2) Establishment of reporting and data collection requirements for county veterans’ service officers including, but not limited to, the number of interviews conducted, the number of veterans, spouses and dependents of veterans or survivors of veterans served by the program, the number of claims filed, the outcomes of claims filed and the outreach activities conducted; and

(3) Establishment of service outcomes for county veterans’ service officers. [2005 c.836 §5; 2007 c.357 §5]

Source: Section 406.456 — Rules , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.570 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.570
408.570 Commitment of veterans with mental illness to United States veterans facility
Status: in_force

When a veteran who has been adjudged under ORS 426.130 (Court determination of mental illness) to be a person with mental illness is eligible for treatment in a United States veterans facility and commitment is necessary for the proper care and treatment of such veteran, the Oregon Health Authority or community mental health program director, as provided under ORS 426.060 (Commitment to Oregon Health Authority) , may, upon receipt of a certificate of eligibility from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, assign the person to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for care, custody and treatment in a United States veterans facility. Upon admission to any such facility, the veteran shall be subject to the rules and regulations of the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and provisions of ORS 426.060 (Commitment to Oregon Health Authority) to 426.395 (Posting of statement of rights of committed persons) and related rules and regulations of the Oregon Health Authority. The chief officer of such facility shall be vested with the same powers exercised by superintendents of state hospitals for persons with mental illness within this state with reference to the retention, transfer, trial visit or discharge of the veteran so assigned. The commitment of a veteran to a veterans facility within this state by a court of another state under a similar provision of law has the same force and effect as if the veteran was committed to a veterans facility within that other state. [Amended by 1975 c.690 §26; 1991 c.67 §100; 2007 c.70 §160; 2009 c.595 §238; 2013 c.360 §13]

Source: Section 408.570 — Commitment of veterans with mental illness to United States veterans facility , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.310 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.310
408.310 Duty of medical professionals to report symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure
Status: in_force

(1) A physician, physician assistant licensed under ORS 677.505 (Application of provisions governing physician assistants to other health professions) to 677.525 (Fees) or nurse practitioner licensed under ORS 678.375 (Nurse practitioners) to 678.390 (Authority of nurse practitioner and clinical nurse specialist to write prescriptions or dispense drugs) who has primary responsibility for the treatment of a veteran who may have been exposed to causative agents while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States or for the treatment of a veteran’s spouse, surviving spouse or minor child who may be exhibiting symptoms or conditions that may be attributable to the veteran’s exposure to causative agents shall, at the request and direction of the veteran, veteran’s spouse or surviving spouse or the parent or guardian of such minor child, submit a report to the Oregon Health Authority. The report shall be made on a form adopted by the authority and made available to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners and hospitals in this state.

(2) If there is no physician, physician assistant or nurse practitioner having primary responsibility for the treatment of a veteran, veteran’s spouse, surviving spouse or minor child, then the senior medical supervisor of the hospital or clinic treating the veteran, veteran’s spouse, surviving spouse or minor child shall submit the report described in this section to the authority at the request and direction of the veteran, veteran’s spouse or surviving spouse or the parent or legal guardian of a veteran’s minor child.

(3) The form adopted by the authority under this section shall list the symptoms commonly attributed to exposure to causative agents, and shall require the following information:

(a) Symptoms of the patient which may be related to exposure to causative agents.

(b) A diagnosis of the patient’s condition.

(c) Methods of treatment prescribed.

(d) Any other information required by the authority.

(4) The authority, after receiving a report from a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, hospital or clinic under this section, may require the veteran, veteran’s spouse, surviving spouse or minor child to provide such other information as may be required by the authority. [1983 c.658 §3; 2009 c.595 §234; 2014 c.45 §34]

Source: Section 408.310 — Duty of medical professionals to report symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure; consent of patient; report form; additional information , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.495 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.495
407.495 Oregon War Veterans’ Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The money arising from the sale of each issue of bonds authorized under Article XI-A, section 2, of the Oregon Constitution, shall be deposited in the State Treasury and be credited to a special fund separate and distinct from the General Fund, to be known as the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund.

(2) In addition to the money arising from the sale of such bonds, the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund shall also consist of:

(a) All moneys received as payments on principal and interest of loans made under ORS 407.125 (Loans to qualified person) ;

(b) All moneys received as accrued interest upon bonds sold;

(c) All moneys derived from tax levies provided for in ORS 291.445 (Certificate of state agency that issues general obligation bonds) ;

(d) All moneys derived from the sale, rental or administration of property acquired by foreclosure or other proceeding, or deed;

(e) All moneys received as interest earned on the investment of moneys in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund;

(f) All moneys received as proceeds from the sale of refunding bonds; and

(g) All other moneys accruing under this chapter.

(3) All moneys in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the following purposes:

(a) To carry out the provisions of this chapter;

(b) To purchase bonds issued for the purposes of such provisions; and

(c) Except for moneys derived from the sale of bonds or from tax levies, for payment of expenses of the administration of this chapter.

(4) With the approval of the department, the moneys in the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund not immediately required to provide loans for the acquisition of farms and homes may be invested as provided in ORS 293.701 (Definitions for ORS 293.701 to 293.857) to 293.857 (Separate accounts for each local government) . The earnings from such investments shall be credited to the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund. [Formerly 407.160; 1987 c.652 §10; 1991 c.220 §11; 2005 c.625 §49; 2019 c.223 §15]

Source: Section 407.495 — Oregon War Veterans’ Fund; sources; uses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.110 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.110
406.110 Waiver of claims
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs may waive all or any portion of a claim arising under ORS 406.100 (Claims against estate by department) if the director finds that payment of the claim, or a portion thereof, would pose a hardship to the person from whose estate the claim is payable, or would deplete the estate.

(2) The director may retract a waiver made under subsection (1) of this section if the director finds that payment of the claim, or a portion thereof, would no longer pose a hardship to the person from whose estate the claim is payable, or would no longer deplete the estate.

(3) The statute of limitations applicable to a claim under ORS 406.100 (Claims against estate by department) , the waiver of which has been retracted under this section, is tolled for the period of time from the date the director waived the claim to the date the director retracted the waiver of the claim. [1987 c.425 §4; 2013 c.190 §2]

Source: Section 406.110 — Waiver of claims; statute of limitations , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.125 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.125
408.125 Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund
Status: in_force

(1) The Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund is established in the State Treasury, separate and distinct from the General Fund. The moneys in the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund are continuously appropriated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs for the purpose of making grants under the Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program established under ORS 408.115 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program) and for the payment of actual and necessary expenses incurred by the department in administering the fund and establishing and maintaining the program.

(2) The fund consists of:

(a) Moneys appropriated, allocated or deposited to the fund by the Legislative Assembly or otherwise;

(b) Transfers of moneys to the fund from any source, including moneys transferred from the Veterans’ Educational Aid Account described in ORS 408.090 (Handling of donations) ; and

(c) Moneys from gifts, donations or any other source. [2019 c.527 §2]

Note: See first note under 408.115 (Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program) .

Source: Section 408.125 — Veteran Educational Bridge Grant Program Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.470 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.470
408.470 Persons entitled to interment in Spanish War Veterans’ plot
Status: in_force

All honorably discharged soldiers, sailors and marines who served in the forces of the United States during the Spanish War or Philippine Insurrection at any time between April 23, 1898, and July 4, 1902, who are now deceased or may hereafter die in Oregon or who being residents of Oregon die outside of Oregon, may be interred in the burial plot established pursuant to sections 1 to 3, chapter 72, Oregon Laws 1911.

Source: Section 408.470 — Persons entitled to interment in Spanish War Veterans’ plot , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.320 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.320
408.320 Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board
Status: in_force

The Oregon Public Health Advisory Board created under ORS 431.122 (Members) shall:

(1) Order the compilation of statistical data from information obtained under ORS 408.310 (Duty of medical professionals to report symptoms attributable to herbicide exposure) and determine the use and dissemination of that data.

(2) Make recommendations to the Director of the Oregon Health Authority or the Director of Veterans’ Affairs concerning the implementation and operation of programs authorized by ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) .

(3) Assess programs of federal agencies operating for the benefit of veterans exposed to causative agents and their families, and make recommendations to the appropriate agencies for the improvement of those programs.

(4) Suspend or terminate specific programs or duties required under ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) when necessary to prevent duplication of those programs or duties by other governmental agencies.

(5) Apply for, receive and accept any grants or contributions available from the United States or any of its agencies for the purpose of carrying out ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) .

(6) When the advisory board considers it necessary for the health and welfare of veterans and the spouses, surviving spouses and minor children of veterans, ask the Attorney General to initiate proceedings as provided under ORS 408.335 (Attorney General to represent veterans in certain proceedings) .

(7) Report biennially to the Legislative Assembly or to the Emergency Board, as appropriate, as necessary to accomplish the objectives of ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) concerning the programs instituted under ORS 408.300 (Short title) to 408.340 (Limitation of liability) . [1983 c.658 §5; 2009 c.595 §235]

Source: Section 408.320 — Duties of Oregon Public Health Advisory Board , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.460 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.460
408.460 Certain claims payable out of General Fund
Status: in_force

Lawful claims payable from the Memorial Fund, 116th Engineers, or the fund entitled Unclaimed Back Pay Due Second Oregon Volunteers, shall be paid, upon approval of the Adjutant General, from the General Fund.

Source: Section 408.460 — Certain claims payable out of General Fund , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 406.505 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 406 / Section 406.505
406.505 World War II memorial
Status: in_force

(1) The World War II memorial constructed in the Capitol Mall in the City of Salem, Marion County, is an outright permitted use without taking an exception under ORS 197.732 (Goal exceptions) to the statewide land use planning goals or changing the acknowledged comprehensive plan or land use regulations of Marion County.

(2) The Department of Veterans’ Affairs shall maintain the finished memorial. [2011 c.463 §2; 2015 c.531 §4]

Note: 406.505 (World War II memorial) was enacted into law by the Legislative Assembly but was not added to or made a part of ORS chapter 406 or any series therein by legislative action. See Preface to Oregon Revised Statutes for further explanation.

Source: Section 406.505 — World War II memorial; maintenance , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors406.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.490 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.490
407.490 Mortgage insurance claims
Status: in_force

After assignment transfer and delivery by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs of all rights in the insured property to the organization or person providing insurance, the department shall not be liable to any borrower for any claim or grievance arising out of the insurance agreement or the loan agreement. [1989 c.677 §4; 2005 c.625 §48]

Source: Section 407.490 — Mortgage insurance claims; liability of department , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.349 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.349
407.349 Late charges authorized for periodic payments
Status: in_force

When a periodic installment payment due under a loan agreement or purchase contract made pursuant to this section and ORS 407.169 (Escrow accounts) or under a prior agreement or contract authorizing a late charge is not received by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs by the due date, the department may impose a late charge with respect to any such payment as prescribed in ORS 86.160 (Definitions for ORS 86.160 to 86.185) to 86.185 (ORS 86.160 to 86.185 not applicable to certain loans) . [1989 c.580 §3; 1997 c.40 §1; 2005 c.625 §39]

Source: Section 407.349 — Late charges authorized for periodic payments , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 408.335 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 408 / Section 408.335
408.335 Attorney General to represent veterans in certain proceedings
Status: in_force

(1) When requested to do so by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, the Attorney General shall represent, on behalf of all of the members of the class, one or more members of the class of veterans, spouses and surviving spouses of veterans and minor children of veterans who allege injuries caused by exposure to or contact with causative agents, and appear for them in any court or before any administrative agency in any proceeding to compel release of individual medical records, United States Department of Veterans Affairs medical and claim files or any other information relating to causative agents during military service.

(2) When requested to do so by the Director of Veterans’ Affairs, the Attorney General shall represent, on behalf of all of the members of the class of veterans, one or more veterans in any proceeding to compel the United States Department of Veterans Affairs to comply with the requirements of the Veterans’ Health Care, Training, and Small Business Loan Act of 1981, P.L. 97-72 (38 U.S.C. 610 et seq.) or any other public law, regulation or administrative directive and to release any records or reports prepared under that Act relating to exposure to dioxin or other toxic substances found in a herbicide or defoliant used for military purposes.

(3) The expenses incurred by the Attorney General under this section shall be paid from the General Fund.

(4) The Attorney General shall seek a judgment ordering the payment of all expenses incurred by the Attorney General from the agency against which the action was brought. [1983 c.658 §6; 1985 c.574 §2; 1991 c.67 §99]

Source: Section 408.335 — Attorney General to represent veterans in certain proceedings; payment of expenses , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors408.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).
ORS § 407.195 — OR Code / Title 33 / Chapter 407 / Section 407.195
407.195 Loans not being amortized
Status: in_force

(1) The Director of Veterans’ Affairs shall identify each farm or home loan made under this chapter with moneys from the Oregon War Veterans’ Fund which, at the current rate of payment by the borrower, is not being amortized or will not be fully amortized by the agreed to date.

(2) The director shall notify each borrower making payments on a loan identified under subsection (1) of this section that, at the current rate of payment, the loan principal will not be fully paid by the final payment date. The notice shall also include:

(a) The current principal balance.

(b) The current monthly principal and interest payment.

(c) The estimated monthly principal and interest payment necessary to reduce the principal balance to zero by the agreed to date.

(d) The estimated time remaining until the obligation is fully paid at the current payment level and the difference between that time and the agreed to date.

(3) The notice required under this section shall be made a part of the annual statement to borrowers for the calendar year 1989 and thereafter. [1987 c.652 §22]

Source: Section 407.195 — Loans not being amortized; identification; notice to borrowers , https://www.­oregonlegislature.­gov/bills_laws/ors/ors407.­html (accessed May 26, 2025).