### Question
How is the term covered individual defined?


### Answer
The term **covered individual** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1720F* as the following:

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

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1720F*
  - 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**

