### Question
How is the "agency" defined?


### Answer
The term **agency** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 4214* as follows -

> a department, agency, or instrumentality in the executive branch

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 4214*
  - Heading: **PART III-READJUSTMENT AND RELATED BENEFITS > CHAPTER 42-EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING OF VETERANS**

