### Question
What does paraplegia mean?


### Answer
**Paraplegia** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 1980A*:

> the complete and irreversible paralysis of both lower limbs

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1980A*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 19-INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-SERVICEMEMBERS&rsquo; GROUP LIFE INSURANCE**

