Definitions.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 5

For purposes of this part— (1) Disabled veterans; (2) Veterans who served on active duty in the Armed Forces during a war or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized; (3) Veterans who, while serving on active duty with the Armed Forces, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces Service Medal (AFSM) was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985 (61 FR 1209); and (4) Recently separated veterans. (1) A veteran who is entitled to compensation (or who, but for the receipt of military retired pay, would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or (2) A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 5:§ 307.102