### Question
What is the definition of years of service?


### Answer
The definition of **years of service** is as follows in *45 U.S.C. § 231*:

> the number of years an individual as an employee shall have rendered service to one or more employers for compensation or received remuneration for time lost, and shall be computed in accordance with the provisions of section 231b(i) of this title. 

#### Citation:
  - *45 U.S.C. § 231*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-RETIREMENT OF RAILROAD EMPLOYEES > SUBCHAPTER IV-RAILROAD RETIREMENT ACT OF 1974**

