; and (B) a survivor of a veteran who was awarded dependency and indemnity compensation for the death of a veteran resulting from the illness on the basis of the presumption before that date shall continue to be entitled to receive dependency and indemnity compensation on that basis. (d) Definitions In this section: (1) The term covered veteran means a veteran who, on or after September 11, 2001— (A) was deployed in support of a contingency operation while serving in the Armed Forces; and (B) during such deployment, was based or stationed at a location where an open burn pit was used. (2) The term open burn pit means an area of land that— (A) is designated by the Secretary of Defense to be used for disposing of solid waste by burning in the outdoor air