### Question
How does THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU define World War II veteran?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 417*, **World War II veteran** is defined as:

> any individual who served in the active military or naval service of the United States at any time during World War II and who, if discharged or released therefrom, was so discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable after active service of ninety days or more or by reason of a disability or injury incurred or aggravated in service in line of duty

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 417*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

