### Question
Can you define what World War II veteran means?


### Answer
**World War II veteran** is defined as the following in *42 U.S.C. § 417*:

> 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 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

