### Question
How is the "Vet Center" defined?


### Answer
The term **Vet Center** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1712A* as follows -

> a facility which is operated by the Department for the provision of services under this section and which is situated apart from Department general health care facilities

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1712A*
  - 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**

