### Question
What is the definition of eligible veteran?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible veteran** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 2023*:

> a veteran who—


(1) is a resident of a penal institution or an institution that provides long-term care for mental illness

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 2023*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 20-BENEFITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER III-TRAINING AND OUTREACH**

