### Question
Can you define what recently separated veteran means?


### Answer
**Recently separated veteran** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 2801*:

> any veteran who applies for participation under this chapter within 48 months after the discharge or release from active military, naval, or air service

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

