§3901 Definitions

2023—Par. (2). Pub. L. 117–333 substituted “special” for “and special” and “conveyance, and nonarticulating trailers solely designed to transport powered wheelchairs, powered scooters, or other similar mobility devices.” for “conveyance.” 2021—Par. (1). Pub. L. 116–283 substituted “air, or space service” for “or air service” in subpars. (A) and (B). 2010—Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(b)(1), substituted “chapter:” for “chapter—” in introductory provisions. Par. (1). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(b)(2)(A), substituted “means the following:” for “means—” in introductory provisions. Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(a)(1)(A), (b)(2)(B)(i), in introductory provisions, substituted “Any veteran” for “any veteran” and “the following disabilities” for “the disabilities described in subclause (i), (ii), or (iii) below”. Par. (1)(A)(i), (ii). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(b)(2)(B)(ii), substituted period for semicolon at end. Par. (1)(A)(iii). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(b)(2)(B)(iii), substituted period for “; or” at end. Par. (1)(A)(iv). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(a)(1)(B), added cl. (iv). Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 111–275, § 803(a)(2), (b)(2)(C), substituted “Any member” for “any member” and “clause (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of subparagraph (A)” for “subclause (i), (ii), or (iii) of clause (A) of this paragraph”. 1991—Pub. L. 102–83 renumbered section 1901 of this title as this section. 1977—Par. (1). Pub. L. 95–116 struck out “on or after

September 16, 1940” after “or air service” in cls. (A) and (B). 1976—Par. (1). Pub. L. 94–433, § 303(1), (2), substituted “on or after

September 16, 1940” for “during World War II or thereafter” in cls. (A) and (B). 1974—Par. (1)(A). Pub. L. 93–538, § 2(1), substituted “World War II or thereafter” for “World War II, or the Korean conflict; or if the disability is the result of an injury incurred or disease contracted in or aggravated by active military, naval, or air service performed after

January 31, 1955, and the injury was incurred or the disease was contracted in line of duty as a direct result of the performance of military duty.” Par. (1)(B). Pub. L. 93–538, § 2(2), substituted “World War II or thereafter” for “World War II, the Korean conflict, or the Vietnam era; or if such disability is the result of an injury incurred or disease contracted in or aggravated by any other active military, naval, or air service performed after

January 31, 1955, and the injury was incurred or the disease was contracted in line of duty as a direct result of the performance of military duty.” Par. (2). Pub. L. 93–538, § 2(2), substituted definition of “adaptive equipment” for definition of “World War II”.