### Question
How does DEFINITIONS define qualifying service?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 3501*, **qualifying service** is defined as:

> service in the active military, naval, air, or space service after the beginning of the Spanish-American War that did not terminate under dishonorable conditions

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3501*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 35-SURVIVORS&apos; AND DEPENDENTS&apos; EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER I-DEFINITIONS**

