### Question
What does composite retirement annuity mean?


### Answer
**Composite retirement annuity** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*:

> the annuity computed when a phased retiree attains full retirement status

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8336a*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

