### Question
How does the law define eligible individual?


### Answer
Under *43 U.S.C. § 1629g*, **eligible individual** is defined as:

> an individual who, as determined by the Secretary in accordance with subsection (c)(1), is—


(A) a Native veteran—


(i) who served in the Armed Forces during the period between August 5, 1964, and December 31, 1971

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 1629g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 33-ALASKA NATIVE CLAIMS SETTLEMENT**

