### Question
Can you define what eligible person means?


### Answer
**Eligible person** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 5113*:

> given that term under subparagraphs (A), (B), (D), and (E) of section 3501(a)(1) of this title.

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

