### Question
Can you define what third party means?


### Answer
**Third party** is defined as the following in *38 U.S.C. § 1781*:

> given that term in section 1729(i)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER VIII-HEALTH CARE OF PERSONS OTHER THAN VETERANS**

