### Question
How does the law define third party?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 1781*, **third party** is defined as:

> given that term in section 1729(i)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS**

