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


### Answer
The term **recently separated veteran** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 2801* as follows -

> any veteran who applies for participation under this chapter within 48 months after the discharge or release from active military, naval, or air service

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 30-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SYSTEMS > SUBCHAPTER I-WORKFORCE INVESTMENT DEFINITIONS**

