Event Brief
VA’s Definition of ‘Veteran’ Outdated for Modern Service
Filed: Mar 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM ET
Summary: The VA's definition of 'veteran' fails to align with contemporary military service standards.
WHO: VA
WHAT: Definition of veteran
WHEN: Mar 17, 2026 at 3:31 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: To address discrepancies in the definition of veteran status
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