### Question
How is the "eligible veteran" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible veteran** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 4211* as follows -

> a person who—


(A) served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days and was discharged or released therefrom with other than a dishonorable discharge

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4211*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 42-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF VETERANS**

