### Question
How is the term veteran defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 6381* as the following:

> given the term in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 6381*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart E-Attendance and Leave > CHAPTER 63-LEAVE > SUBCHAPTER V-FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE**

