### Question
How is the term veteran or disabled veteran defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran or disabled veteran** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 3941* as the following:

> an individual who is a preference eligible under subparagraph (A), (B), or (C) of section 2108(3) of title 5

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 3941*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 52-FOREIGN SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-APPOINTMENTS**

