### Question
How does the law define judge?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 7296*, **judge** is defined as:

> a judge of the Court

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7296*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 72-UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER V-RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS ANNUITIES**

