### Question
How is the "spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the Armed Forces" defined?


### Answer
The term **spouse of a disabled or deceased member of the Armed Forces** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 3330d* as follows -

> an individual—


(A) who is married to a member of the Armed Forces who—


(i) is retired, released, or discharged from the Armed Forces

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 3330d*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart B-Employment and Retention > CHAPTER 33-EXAMINATION, SELECTION, AND PLACEMENT > SUBCHAPTER I-EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION, AND APPOINTMENT**

