Definitions

As used in K.S.A. 73-1221 through 73-1231, and amendments thereto, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: (a) "Birth defect" means any physical or mental abnormality or condition, including any susceptibility to any illness or condition other than normal childhood illnesses or conditions. (b) "Board" means the Persian Gulf War veterans health initiative board established by K.S.A. 73-1223, and amendments thereto. (c) "Director" means the director of the Kansas office of veterans services. (d) "Gulf War syndrome" means the wide range of physical and mental conditions, problems and illnesses that are connected with service in the armed forces of the United States during and in the area of operations of the Persian Gulf War. (e) "Veteran" means a person who is a resident of Kansas who served in the active military, naval or air service and who performed active service in the area of operations of the Persian Gulf War during the Persian Gulf War or thereafter regardless of whether such person is still actively serving in the armed forces or reserve.