42 USC 1012 - Definitions

U.S Code last checked for updates: Nov 22, 2024

§ 1012.

Definitions

In this subchapter:

(1)

World War II veteran

The term “World War II veteran” means a person who—

(A)

served during World War II—

(i)

in the active military, naval, or air service of the United States during World War II; or

(ii)

in the organized military forces of the Government of the Commonwealth of the Philippines, while the forces were in the service of the Armed Forces of the United States pursuant to the military order of the President dated July 26, 1941, including among the military forces organized guerrilla forces under commanders appointed, designated, or subsequently recognized by the Commander in Chief, Southwest Pacific Area, or other competent authority in the Army of the United States, in any case in which the service was rendered before December 31, 1946; and

(B)

was discharged or released therefrom under conditions other than dishonorable—

(i)

after service of 90 days or more; or

(ii)

because of a disability or injury incurred or aggravated in the line of active duty.

(2)

World War II

(3)

Supplemental security income benefit under subchapter XVI

(4)

Federal benefit rate under subchapter XVI

(5)

United States

(6)

Benefit income

(Aug. 14, 1935, ch. 531, title VIII, § 812, as added Pub. L. 106–169, title II, § 251(a), Dec. 14, 1999, 113 Stat. 1853.)

cite as: 42 USC 1012