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This chapter contains details of what constitutes a Veteran as defined in the VEA, and the groups of people who meet that definition. Veteran status is the first of the criteria that must be met for a person to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension under the VEA.

In addition to Veteran status, a person must also have rendered certain types of service to have an entitlement to Disability Compensation Payment or service pension. These service requirements are described further in Chapter 2 Service Types.

 

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