### Question
How is the "quadriplegia" defined?


### Answer
The term **quadriplegia** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1980A* as follows -

> the complete and irreversible paralysis of all 4 limbs

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

