### Question
How does the law define assumed CIARDS annuity?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 2154*, **assumed CIARDS annuity** is defined as:

> the amount of the survivor annuity to which the widow or widower would be entitled under subchapter II of this chapter based on the service of the deceased annuitant determined under section 8442(f)(5) of such title

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2154*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM**

