38 U.S.C. § 301
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- (a)The Department of Veterans Affairs is an executive department of the United States.
- (b)The purpose of the Department is to administer the laws providing benefits and other services to veterans and the dependents and the beneficiaries of veterans.
- (c)The Department is composed of the following:
- (1)The Office of the Secretary.
- (2)The Veterans Health Administration.
- (3)The Veterans Benefits Administration.
- (4)The National Cemetery Administration.
- (5)The Board of Veterans’ Appeals.
- (6)The Veterans’ Canteen Service.
- (7)The Board of Contract Appeals.
- (8)Such other offices and agencies as are established or designated by law or by the President or the Secretary.
- (9)Any office, agency, or activity under the control or supervision of any element named in paragraphs (1) through (8).