### Question
How is the term independence in daily living defined?


### Answer
The term **independence in daily living** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3101* as the following:

> the ability of a veteran, without the services of others or with a reduced level of the services of others, to live and function within such veteran's family and community

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3101*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 31-TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES**

