### Question
What does child mean?


### Answer
**Child** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 1831*:

> the following:


(A) For purposes of subchapters I and II of this chapter, an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who—


(i) is the natural child of a Vietnam veteran

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1831*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS AND CERTAIN OTHER VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER IV-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

