### Question
How is the term respite care defined?


### Answer
The term **respite care** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 1720B* as the following:

> hospital or nursing home care which—


(1) is of limited duration

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

