### Question
What is the definition of Indian Wars?


### Answer
The definition of **Indian Wars** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 1501*:

> the campaigns, engagements, and expeditions of the United States military forces against Indian tribes or nations, service in which has been recognized heretofore as pensionable service

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1501*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 15-PENSION FOR NON-SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH OR FOR SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

