(1) A member shall be granted additional service credit for uniformed service, as defined for reemployment right purposes under federal law, if:
(a) Such member had membership in the association at the time the uniformed service began;
(b) Such member was discharged from uniformed service and returned from the leave of absence for uniformed service to membership;
(c) The period of uniformed service is verified and is not already covered by association service credit upon return from uniformed service to membership; and
(d) All service credit forfeited by a refund pursuant to the provisions of section 24-51-405 is purchased.
(2) Uniformed service credit shall be limited to a maximum of five years.
(3) Death or any disability arising from uniformed service shall be excluded as a basis for disability retirement benefits or survivor benefits pursuant to the plan.
(4) The provisions of this section shall not apply to DPS members.