### Question
How is the "World War II veteran" defined?


### Answer
The term **World War II veteran** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 417* as follows -

> any individual who served in the active military or naval service of the United States at any time during World War II and who, if discharged or released therefrom, was so discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable after active service of ninety days or more or by reason of a disability or injury incurred or aggravated in service in line of duty

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 417*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

