USC › Title 5 › §81505 U.S.C. § 8150Verified against govinfo.gov as of June 20, 2026View official text on govinfo.gov ↗Copy link(a)This subchapter does not affect the maritime rights and remedies of a master or member of the crew of a vessel.(b)Section 8141 of this title and section 9491 of title 10 do not confer military or veteran status on any individual.