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


### Answer
The term **disabled veteran** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 4211* as the following:

> (A) a veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary, or (B) a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4211*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 42-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF VETERANS**

