### Question
How is the term hemiplegia defined?


### Answer
The term **hemiplegia** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1980A* as the following:

> the complete and irreversible paralysis of the upper and lower limbs on 1 side of the body

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1980A*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 19-INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-SERVICEMEMBERS&rsquo; GROUP LIFE INSURANCE**

