### Question
How does the law define combat-related disability?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1413a*, **combat-related disability** is defined as:

> a disability that is compensable under the laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and that—


(1) is attributable to an injury for which the member was awarded the Purple Heart

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1413a*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 71-COMPUTATION OF RETIRED PAY**

