### Question
What does recently separated veteran mean?


### Answer
**Recently separated veteran** has the following meaning in *29 U.S.C. § 1503*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1503*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER III-PLAN TERMINATION INSURANCE > Subtitle F-Transition Rules and Effective Dates**

