### Question
How is the term supplemental claim defined?


### Answer
The term **supplemental claim** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 101* as the following:

> a claim for benefits under laws administered by the Secretary filed by a claimant who had previously filed a claim for the same or similar benefits on the same or similar basis

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

