### Question
How does the law define Secretary?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 4303*, **Secretary** is defined as:

> the Secretary of Labor or any person designated by such Secretary to carry out an activity under this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4303*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 43-EMPLOYMENT AND REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS OF MEMBERS OF THE UNIFORMED SERVICES > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL**

