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


### Answer
The term **eligible person** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 8109* as follows -

> an individual to whom the Secretary is authorized to furnish medical examination or treatment

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 8109*
  - Heading: **PART VI-ACQUISITION AND DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY > CHAPTER 81-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF HOSPITAL AND DOMICILIARY FACILITIES; PROCUREMENT AND SUPPLY; ENHANCED-USE LEASES OF REAL PROPERTY > SUBCHAPTER I-ACQUISITION AND OPERATION OF MEDICAL FACILITIES**

