### Question
What is the definition of sole survivorship discharge?


### Answer
The definition of **sole survivorship discharge** is as follows in *37 U.S.C. § 373*:

> the separation of a member from the Armed Forces, at the request of the member, pursuant to the Department of Defense policy permitting the early separation of a member who is the only surviving child in a family in which—


(i) the father or mother or one or more siblings—


(I) served in the Armed Forces

#### Citation:
  - *37 U.S.C. § 373*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-SPECIAL AND INCENTIVE PAYS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

