### Question
How does the law define veteran of any war?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 101*, **veteran of any war** is defined as:

> any veteran who served in the active military, naval, air, or space service during a period of war

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

