### Question
Can you define what TIN means?


### Answer
**TIN** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 5101*:

> given the term in section 7701(a)(41) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5101*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 51-CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS > SUBCHAPTER I-CLAIMS**

