↑ Per the VA: "When a Veteran has received any of the combat decorations listed below, VA will presume that the Veteran engaged in combat with the enemy, unless there is clear and convincing evidence to the contrary: Air Force Achievement Medal with “V” Device, Air Force Combat Action Medal, Air Force Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Air Force Cross, Air Medal with “V” Device, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Bronze Star Medal with “V” Device, “C” device, denoting combat conditions, when affixed to other awards for meritorious service or achievement, Combat Action Badge (CAB), Combat Action Ribbon (CAR) (Prior to February 1969, the Navy Achievement Medal with “V” Device was awarded.), Combat Aircrew Insignia, Combat Infantry/Infantryman Badge (CIB), Combat Medical Badge, Distinguished Flying Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Fleet Marine Force (FMF) Combat Operations Insignia, Joint Service Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Medal of Honor, Navy Commendation Medal with “V” Device, Navy Cross, Parachutist Badge with Combat Jump Device, Purple Heart, and/or, Silver Star."[3]
