### Question
What does dependent mean?


### Answer
**Dependent** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 5313B*:

> a spouse, surviving spouse, child, or dependent parent of a veteran

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 5313B*
  - Heading: **PART IV-GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 53-SPECIAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO BENEFITS**

