Veteran With Spouse And Two Parents

[DuRock]

What is the VA definition or descripton of what a parent is, can it be an inlaw, step parent? This is for compensation rating.

[jbasser]

(5) The term “parent” means (except for purposes of chapter 19 of this title) a father, a mother, a father through adoption, a mother through adoption, or an individual who for a period of not less than one year stood in the relationship of a parent to a veteran at any time before the veteran’s entry into active military, naval, or air service or if two persons stood in the relationship of a father or a mother for one year or more, the person who last stood in the relationship of father or mother before the veteran’s last entry into active military, naval, or air service.

Hope this helps.

J

[DuRock]

Thanks for the reply, this is what I expected.

[broncovet]

Ok, Baser...just curious. What you posted said nothing about a Vets SPOUSe's parents. Also, Do your parents have to live with you to get benefits?