### Question
How is the "eligible individual" defined?


### Answer
The term **eligible individual** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1720H* as follows -

> a veteran or a member of the reserve components of the Armed Forces who—


(A) is eligible to receive health care furnished by the Department under this title

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1720H*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER II-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, OR DOMICILIARY CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT**

