### Question
How is the "veteran of any war" defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran of any war** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 101* as follows -

> any veteran who served in the active military, naval, or air service during a period of war

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

