---
title: "§ 3.58 Child adopted out of family."
document: "38 CFR"
section: "§ 3.58"
canonical: "https://veteranai.co/va-regulations/38-cfr/3.58-child-adopted-out-of-family"
source: "https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-38/section-3.58"
updated: "2026-09-07T14:35:28.676440Z"
---

# § 3.58. Child adopted out of family.

(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, a child of a veteran adopted out of the family of the veteran either prior or subsequent to the veteran's death is nevertheless a

child within the meaning of that term as defined by § 3.57 and is eligible for benefits payable under all laws administered by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

(b) A child of a veteran adopted out of the family of the veteran is not a child within the meaning of § 3.57 for purposes of any benefits provided under 38 U.S.C. 1115, Additional compensation for dependents.

Cross References:

Child. See § 3.57. Veteran's benefits not apportionable. See § 3.458.

[80 FR 48451, Aug. 13, 2015]