Question:

Jim, my BASD is 12 May 1975, however my PEBD is January 1975. Am I considered a Vietnam Era Veterans and am I eligible for benefits?

Jim's Reply:

For VA purposes, in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations Chapter 38 Paragraph 3.2 (f), the Vietnam Era is "The period beginning on February 28, 1961, and ending on May 7, 1975, inclusive."
 

The BASD (Basic Active Service Date) is the only one that counts. The PEBD (Pay Entry Base Date) is a calculation done in finance. You are not a Vietnam era veteran.
 

I'm not sure what benefits you think you'd get? If you didn't serve with boots on the ground in Vietnam during the war, benefits are all the same. I'm Vietnam era 1967-1970, I served in Germany and other than agent orange benefits (which I'm grateful I don't need) there are no other benefits that pop into my mind? 
 

If there's something you think I'm missing please let me know.