Virginia legal term
Disabled veteran in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Disabled veteran” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Disabled veteran” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Disabled veteran" means a veteran who (i) has either lost, or lost the use of, a leg, arm, or hand; (ii) is blind; or (iii) is permanently and totally disabled as certified by the U.S. (Va. Code Ann. § 46.2-100)
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