Read the following paragraph and answer the question. Give ONLY the answer, no other words or explanation.

For example:

Answer: <most likely answer, as short as possible>.

Paragraph: As a Navy clinical psychologist assigned to a Marine operational unit , I was authorized to wear their uniform . The corporal rolled forward in his wheelchair and shook my hand firmly . " You have no idea how great it is to see that uniform , ma'am , " he said with a grin .

Question: Why was the corporal seated ?
Because he had lost the use of his legs .
He was seated in a wheelchair.