### Question
How is the term dependency and indemnity compensation defined?


### Answer
The term **dependency and indemnity compensation** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 5313* as the following:

> death compensation payable under section 1121 or 1141 of this title, death compensation and dependency and indemnity compensation payable under section 1151 of this title, and any benefit payable under chapter 13 of this title

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

