### Question
How does the law define hemiplegia?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1980A*, **hemiplegia** is defined as:

> the complete and irreversible paralysis of the upper and lower limbs on one 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**

