### Question
What is the definition of eligible veteran?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible veteran** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 3452*:

> any veteran who—


(A) served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before January 1, 1977, and was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3452*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 34-VETERANS&apos; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-PURPOSE&mdash;DEFINITIONS**

