### Question
How does the law define World War II?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 101*, **World War II** is defined as:

> (except for purposes of chapters 31 and 37 of this title) the period beginning on December 7, 1941, and ending on December 31, 1946

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

