### Question
How is the "veteran" defined?


### Answer
The term **veteran** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 2002* as follows -

> a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, regardless of length of service, and who was discharged or released therefrom

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 2002*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 20-BENEFITS FOR HOMELESS VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER I-PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS; ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS**

