### Question
How does the law define pay?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 7297*, **pay** is defined as:

> salary received under section 7253(e) of this title and retired pay received under section 7296(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 7297*
  - Heading: **PART V-BOARDS, ADMINISTRATIONS, AND SERVICES > CHAPTER 72-UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR VETERANS CLAIMS > SUBCHAPTER V-RETIREMENT AND SURVIVORS ANNUITIES**

