### Question
How does the law define veteran?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1491*, **veteran** is defined as:

> given that term in section 101(2) of title 38.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1491*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 75-DEATH BENEFITS**

