### Question
How does SOCIAL SECURITY define World War II veteran?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1012*, **World War II veteran** is defined as:

> a person who—


(A) served during World War II—


(i) in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States during World War II

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1012*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VIII-SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WORLD WAR II VETERANS**

