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Not everyone who served during the era of the Vietnam War went to Vietnam. Some remained in cantonment. Some participated in other military actions during this era (e.g., the occupation of the Dominican Republic, etc.). Some were stationed in other countries in support of operations in Vietnam. "Vietnam-era veteran" refers to them.
Only one or two men were televised during the war to US audiences. See: "Honor Bound: American Prisoners of War in Southeast Asia 1961-1973" by Stuart Rochester.
You are a Vietnam Era Veteran but not a Vietnam War Veteran
Two things that have changed since the Vietnam era are communications and the cost of living.
He is a Vietnam Era Veteran.
'61-'75.
He was the leader of North Vietnam.
The Vietnam War 'era' was 1961 to 1975.
'55-'75.
The address of the Canby Vietnam Era Veterans Memorial is: 113 Nw 3Rd Ave, Canby, OR 97013-3701
No. The draft law has never been successfully challenged, and no court has ever ruled that the Vietnam-era draft was unconstitutional.