### Question
How does the law define qualifying condition?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 1079*, **qualifying condition** is defined as:

> the condition of a dependent who is moderately or severely mentally retarded, has a serious physical disability, or has an extraordinary physical or psychological condition

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 1079*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 54-COMMISSARY AND EXCHANGE BENEFITS**

