### Question
How does EFFECTIVE DATES define eligibility date?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 5113*, **eligibility date** is defined as:

> the date on which an individual becomes an eligible person

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5113*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 51-CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS > SUBCHAPTER II-EFFECTIVE DATES**

