### Question
What is the definition of qualifying service?


### Answer
The definition of **qualifying service** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3501*:

> service in the active military, naval, or air service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War that did not terminate under dishonorable conditions

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&rsquo; AND DEPENDENTS&rsquo; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

