As used in this Part, "veteran" means any person who may be entitled to any benefits or rights under the laws of the United States, by reason of service in the Armed Forces of the United States. (1945, c. 770; 1967, c. 1060, s. 2; 2011-183, s. 113; 2015-241, s. 24.1(f); 2015-268, s. 7.3(a).)