### Question
Can you define what maximum benefit means?


### Answer
**Maximum benefit** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 5103*:

> the highest evaluation assignable in accordance with the evidence of record, as long as such evidence is adequate for rating purposes and sufficient to grant the earliest possible effective date in accordance with section 5110 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5103*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 51-CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS > SUBCHAPTER I-CLAIMS**

