officer has the meaning given such term in sections 8331(20) and 8401(17) of title 5, United States Code. (2) Veteran The term veteran has the meaning given such term in section 101(2) of title 38, United States Code. (3) Serious military or civil offense The term serious military or civil offense means an offense for which— (A) a member of the Armed Forces may be discharged or separated from service in the Armed Forces