### Question
What is the definition of eligible dependent?


### Answer
The definition of **eligible dependent** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 6301*:

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

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 6301*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 63-OUTREACH ACTIVITIES**

