### Question
What does medal of honor recipient mean?


### Answer
**Medal of honor recipient** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 2306*:

> an individual who is awarded the medal of honor under section 7271, 8291, or 9271 of title 10 or section 491 [1](#2306_1_target) of title 14

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 2306*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 23-BURIAL BENEFITS**

