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


### Answer
**Recently separated veteran** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 4211*:

> any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty

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

