### Question
What is the definition of judge?


### Answer
The definition of **judge** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 7297*:

> the chief judge or an associate judge of the Court

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7297*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 72-UNITED STATES COURT OF VETERANS APPEALS > SUBCHAPTER V-RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS ANNUITIES**

