### Question
How is the term covered member of the armed forces defined?


### Answer
The term **covered member of the armed forces** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 1488* as the following:

> a member of the armed forces who—


(i) has been awarded the Medal of Honor

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1488*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 75-DECEASED PERSONNEL > SUBCHAPTER II-DEATH BENEFITS**

