### Question
How does the law define dependent child?


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

> given the term “child” in section 376(a)(5) of title 28.

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

