### Question
What is the definition of herbicide agent?


### Answer
The definition of **herbicide agent** is as follows in *38 U.S.C. § 1116*:

> a chemical in an herbicide used in support of the United States and allied military operations in the Republic of Vietnam during the period beginning on January 9, 1962, and ending on May 7, 1975

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1116*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 11-COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE-CONNECTED DISABILITY OR DEATH > SUBCHAPTER II-WARTIME DISABILITY COMPENSATION**

