### Question
How is the term final decree defined?


### Answer
The term **final decree** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1408* as the following:

> a decree from which no appeal may be taken or from which no appeal has been taken within the time allowed for taking such appeals under the laws applicable to such appeals, or a decree from which timely appeal has been taken and such appeal has been finally decided under the laws applicable to such appeals

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1408*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 71-COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY**

