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


### Answer
The definition of **Vietnam veteran** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 1821*:

> an individual who performed active military, naval, or air service in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era, without regard to the characterization of that individual's service

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1821*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

