### Question
How is the "eligible dependent" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible dependent** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 7721* as follows -

> a spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent of a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7721*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 77-VETERANS BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER II-VETERANS OUTREACH SERVICES PROGRAM**

