### Question
How is the term qualifying condition defined?


### Answer
The term **qualifying condition** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1079* as the following:

> the condition of a dependent who is moderately or severely mentally retarded, has a serious physical disability, or has an extraordinary physical or psychological condition

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1079*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 55-MEDICAL AND DENTAL CARE**

