eligible dependent child

(5) For purposes of this section, the term “eligible dependent child” means a child— (A) who is under 21 years of age, or under 23 years of age if pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution; or (B) who is unmarried and became permanently physically or mentally disabled and incapable of self-support before reaching 21 years of age, or before reaching 23 years of age if pursuing a course of instruction at an approved educational institution.

Source

38 USC § 2306(b)(5)


Scoping language

For purposes of this section
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