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  1. va.org › what-is-a-veteran-the-legal-definitionWhat is a Veteran? The Legal & Military Definition | VA.org

    Feb 20, 2024 · Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.”

  2. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › veteran-statusVETERAN STATUS definition and meaning | Collins English ...

    (steɪtəs) uncountable noun. Your status is your social or professional position. [...] See full entry for 'status' . Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Definition of 'veteran' veteran. (vetərən) countable noun.

  3. www.operationmilitarykids.org › 4-types-of-veterans4 Types Of Veterans: Here’s What Is Considered A Vet

    May 22, 2024 · A person who has served in the naval, air, or space military service and was released or discharged honorably. In general, the military categories Veterans into 4 types depending on several factors: Duration of Service. Time of Service. Type of Discharge. Disability Status. Combat Roles.

  4. community.va.org › what-is-a-veteran-the-legalWhat is a Veteran? The Legal Definition - community.va.org

    Understanding Veteran Status: Eligibility and Benefits. Defining a Veteran. According to Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations, a veteran is defined as anyone who served in the active military, naval, or air service and was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.

  5. veteranlife.com › military-retirement › veteran-statusJob Seeking After Service: When Does Veteran Status End?

    Veteran Status Meaning: What Is It? Veteran status is when someone retires or is discharged from the service with an honorable discharge of some kine. Discharges come in various stages, ranging from the coveted honorable discharge, to the abhorred dishonorable discharge.

  6. crsreports.congress.gov › product › pdfU.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Who Is a Veteran?

    Nov 2, 2022 · Definition of Veteran The statutory definition of veteran contains two key provisions that a servicemember must meet to be considered a veteran by law. First, the servicemember must have served and completed “active military, naval, air, or space service.” Active military, naval, air, or space service3 includes Active duty;

  7. mymilitarybenefits.com › benefits › who-qualifies-asWho Qualifies as a Veteran? - MyMilitaryBenefits

    Jun 2, 2023 · According to VA.gov, veteran status refers to, “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service, and who was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable.” that is part of the criteria for qualifying for VA healthcare benefits (see below.) 24 months of active duty service are typically required ...