### Question
How is the "federally recognized Indian tribe" defined?


### Answer
The term **federally recognized Indian tribe** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 3115* as follows -

> any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 3115*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 31-TRAINING AND REHABILITATION FOR VETERANS WITH SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITIES**

