### Question
How does the law define veteran?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1491*, **veteran** is defined as:

> a decedent who—


(1) served in the active military, naval, or air service (as defined in section 101(24) of title 38) and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1491*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 75-DECEASED PERSONNEL > SUBCHAPTER II-DEATH BENEFITS**

