### Question
How is the term paraplegia defined?


### Answer
The term **paraplegia** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1980A* as the following:

> the complete and irreversible paralysis of both lower limbs

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1980A*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 19-INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-SERVICEMEMBERS&apos; GROUP LIFE INSURANCE**

