### Question
How does GENERAL AUTHORITIES define covered field office or facility?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 510*, **covered field office or facility** is defined as:

> a Department office or facility outside the Central Office that is the permanent duty station for 25 or more employees or that is a free-standing outpatient clinic

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 510*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL AUTHORITIES**

