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§1301 Definitions

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Title 38, §1301

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As used in this chapter
The term “veteran” includes a person who died in the active military, naval, air, or space service.

Legislative History

Notes & Related Subsidiaries

Editorial Notes

Amendments

2021—Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service”. 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 401 of this title as this section. 1969—Pub. L. 91–96 struck out par. (1) which defined “basic pay”. Par. (1). Pub. L. 91–24 substituted “section 201, 202, 203, 204, 205, or 207 of title 37” for “section 232(a), 232(e), or 308 of Title 37”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date

of 1969 AmendmentAmendment by Pub. L. 91–96 effective first day of second calendar month which begins after Oct. 27, 1969, see section 8 of Pub. L. 91–96, set out as a note under section 1302 of this title. Cost-of-Living Increases in Compensation RatesFor limitation on increases in dependency and indemnity compensation payable under this chapter, see section 8005 of Pub. L. 101–508, set out as a note under section 1101 of this title.

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38 U.S.C. § 1301

Title 38Veterans' Benefits

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Apr 6, 2026

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