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


### Answer
The term **child** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1821* as follows -

> an individual, regardless of age or marital status, who—


(A) is the natural child of a Vietnam veteran

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1821*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 18-BENEFITS FOR CHILDREN OF VIETNAM VETERANS > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

