### Question
How is the term maximum benefit defined?


### Answer
The term **maximum benefit** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 5103A* as the following:

> the highest evaluation assignable in accordance with the evidence of record, as long as such evidence is adequate for rating purposes and sufficient to grant the earliest possible effective date in accordance with section 5110 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5103A*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 51-CLAIMS, EFFECTIVE DATES, AND PAYMENTS > SUBCHAPTER I-CLAIMS**

