Revised Code of Washington

Wash. Rev. Code § 41.26.190 (2026)

Credit for military service

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Each person affected by this chapter who at the time of entering the armed services was a member of this system, and has honorably served in the armed services of the United States, shall have added to the period of service as computed under this chapter, the period of service in the armed forces: PROVIDED, That such credited service shall not exceed five years.

[ 1991 c 35 s 26; 1970 ex.s. c 6 s 13; 1969 ex.s. c 209 s 18.]

Notes:

Intent—1991 c 35: See note following RCW 41.26.005.

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 2 cases, 1986–1991 · leading case: Kellum v. Dep't of Ret. Sys., 810 P.2d 523 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991).

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Kellum v. Dep't of Ret. Sys., 810 P.2d 523 (Wash. Ct. App. 1991). “RCW 41.26.190. In 1971, the definition of "service" under LEOFF was amended to include the following: [F]or members retiring after May 21, 1971 who were employed under the coverage of a prior pension act before March 1, 1970, "service" shall include (i) such military service not…”

Fuller v. Dep't of Ret. Sys., 725 P.2d 972 (Wash. 1986). · cites it 2× “For the purposes of this chapter service shall also include service in the armed forces of the United States as provided in RCW 41.26.190. RCW 41.26.190 states: Each person affected by this chapter who at the time of entering the armed services was a member of this system, and…”

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