### Question
How does the law define eligible dependent?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 6301*, **eligible dependent** is defined as:

> 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. § 6301*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 63-OUTREACH ACTIVITIES**

