### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 101*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, Territories, and possessions of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 101*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

